Accounts Payable Associate

Your new companyYou will work for a company who are global leaders in their field and who have a world-class reputation for service and quality. This company has a 60-year history with operations in America, Europe, Ireland and the UK. This is a part-time role contracted for 12 months. Your new roleAs Accounts Payable Associate, you will work within the flexibles finance team, comprising of Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, General Ledger Accounting and Trade Compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enter vendor invoices into ERP systems to the appropriate general ledger accounts to generate payments
• Maintain financial accuracy through adhering to all Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Follow up with procurement to ensure blocked invoices are resolved timely, ensuring vendors are paid within terms.
• Analyse and resolve vendor invoices in "blocked" or "parked" status
• Prepare month-end accruals in a timely manner per the month-end checklist schedule.
• Prepare month-end supplier reconciliations and review of GRIR
• Organise and execute invoice approval workflow in a timely manner to maximise discount opportunities.
• Work closely with location accountants to resolve accounts payable issues, such as vendors not paid, goods receipts, purchase orders, intercompany account confirmations, work to review and resolve GRIR issues.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities that will recognise the root cause of discrepancies, reduce future occurrences of aged account balances, and works with appropriate internal contacts to implement those improvements.
• Manage Master data set-up and maintenance of customer account details and controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Will include support of special projects as identified.

What you'll need to succeedEssential Criteria:Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.Ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts, from corporate and external vendors to manufacturing employeesStrong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracyProactive problem solving and results oriented, able to work on own initiativeDesirable Criteria:Proven experience working in a fast-paced finance function working to tight deadlines.Experience with SAP and other ERP SystemsStudying towards or educated to 3rd level standard with a Business related diploma or degreeWhat you'll get in returnYou will work for a leading global company on a part-time basis, 24 hours per week, contacted on a Fixed Term contract of 12 months. Some of the company benefits include Life Insurance, 33 holiday days per year based on full-time hours, Health Cash Plan, free onsite car park.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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