AP Accountant

Role summary :

The Accounts Payable Department of Flowserve’s Business Service Center is looking for an enthusiastic person, who is eager to learn and has the willingness to acquire the basic financial and accounting skills, as well as to develop personal skills as well. As an AP accountant, you will have the opportunity to process different kind of invoices into various ERP-systems, to communicate colleagues around the world and to build good relationships with our valued suppliers by handling their inquiries. You will also have the chance to prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for our management.

Your tasks :

Check, sort, code and match invoices

Process non-PO invoices in accordance with the Delegation of Authority

Monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure that payments are up to date

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

Participate in month end closings

Ensure data accuracy

Perform other ad-hoc tasks defined by the direct leader or higher management

Handle queries through email or phone (both external and internal customers)

Review payment runs to ensure data accuracy

Create monthly reports (e.g. KPI, GRNI, AP Aging)

Have continuous follow up on aged items (e.g. GRNI, AP Aging)

Provide trainings to Associate and Staff Accountants

Ensure Desktop Procedure Documentation is up to date

Recognize process deficiencies and suggest solutions

Participate in projects as required

Your profile :

1-3 years of experience in a relevant field

Economics / Finance related Secondary Studies or Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) required, studies in Economics is an advantage

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German and French are a plus)

Proficient in data entry and management

Ability to build relationships effectively with customers via phone

Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic knowledge and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) is an advantage

Good analytical, research and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Excellent team player

Supportive attitude and good interpersonal skill set

Ability to cope with process changes

What we can offer :

Friendly multicultural environment and team events

Life, accident and health insurance

Cafeteria Package

Career development and training opportunity

There is an opportunity for home office (3 days a week)