GN Poland
AP Accountant
The main purpose of the Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant role is to provide day to day AP operations in the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Warsaw with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. This position is ideal for a finance professional experienced in GBS or shared services settings and well-versed in AP processes, including invoicing, 3-way matching, accruals, month-end closing, and vendor query management.
GN Poland
IT and R&D center in Poland
Full time opportunity
Warsaw / remote
Brain Embassy, Warsaw/Poland
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Invoice Processing
- Experience in transition of accounting process will be a bonus
- Another European language will be a big asset.
- Experience with D365 will be an asset
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of various types of invoices, including complex scenarios.
- Demonstrated experience in the utilization of advanced technologies for AP processes
- Profound understanding of applicable tax regulations as an integral part of Invoice Processing, including handling complex tax issues
- Proven expertise in managing invoices and vendor relationships, with experience handling high-value vendor accounts
- Exceptional proficiency in core financial systems (e.g., ERP), with the ability to optimize system capabilities
- Comprehensive understanding of internal controls, compliance, and experience implementing control frameworks in AP operations
- Prior experience in a supervisory capacity is beneficial for this senior role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience of D365
- Fluent in English; other language competencies welcomed, especially Polish
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- International mindset
- Proactive
- Positive spirit
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to build and establish a good working relationship with colleagues
Responsibilities
- The responsibilities as AP Accountant include:
- Execution of invoice processing
- Ensure timely completion of all period-end activities
- Support with internal and external audits
- Complete vendor queries
Operational Responsibilities:
- Ensure delivery of services in alignment with established controls, policies, and procedures and within agreed SLA
- Oversee vendor invoice and reminder processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Clear open items in vendor accounts for meticulous record-keeping
- Take leadership in AP period-end processes and reconciliations, upholding financial accuracy standards for all geographies
- Oversee liaison with relevant stakeholders and departments from the respective geographies to collect inputs on relevant month-end provision calculations and support in any escalated queries or discrepancies that may arise
- Provide creation of standard and non – standard report preparation and circulation to stakeholders
Other Responsibilities
- Provide inputs to AP Manager during identification of process improvement opportunities. Support UAT and Go-Live of process changes, embedding change and transformation in day-to-day operations and highlight roadblocks
- Ensure timely identification and reporting of risks
- Assist with both internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests
- Ensure a ‘partnership approach’ to develop positive relationships with other working groups
- Handle vendor inquiries, addressing their questions and concerns professionally
- Proactively resolve vendor issues and exceptions, ensuring positive vendor relations
- Ensure error-resolution is performed to high standards, within reasonable timeframes, and with the end-user satisfaction in mind
- Actively assist junior staff in achieving and sustaining performance levels in accordance with established standards
What we offer:
- The compensation package includes a yearly bonus and a comprehensive benefits plan that provides health coverage, a meal/cafeteria card, life insurance, and a retirement savings program
- An environment which provides opportunities of working with multiple stakeholders, professional support and the possibility to share knowledge and best practices
- On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
- Wide variety of projects and tasks, innovative goals, and independence in achieving them
- Flexible working conditions – Hybrid work model
- Modern office in a convenient location, in the center of Warsaw
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technologies that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with our unique expertise and the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – bringing people closer to what is important to them. We market our solutions with the brands Jabra, ReSound, SteelSeries, Beltone, Interton, BlueParrott, Danavox, and FalCom in 100 countries. Founded in 1869, GN Group employs more than 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). Visit our homepage GN.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebooku and X.