AP & AR Accountant - English - Utrecht area
Updated: 14 Feb 2025
Finance / Accounting
Utrecht
English and Swedish, German and English, Polish and English, English and Dutch, English
Our client is a non-profit organization that specializes in the procurement and distribution of essential medicines.
The AP/AR Accountant is an important contributor to our team. As we are a relatively small and purpose driven organization your role is broad and touches all organizational areas. You are part of the Finance team, and you will work closely together with the other team members and functions in the organization.
Responsibilities/Tasks
Main Responsibilities
- Timely availability of complete and accurate data.
- Help ensuring accounts payables and accounts receivals are controlled to Company standards and trade payables are systematically paid as per payment terms agreed with vendors.
- Reviewing and booking invoices according to procedures and accounting standards.
- Handling and resolving escalated Accounts Payable.
- Researching and solving payment discrepancies.
- Reviewing and booking invoices according to procedures and accounting standards.
- Performing Month End Close activities.
- Prepare and submit documentation for internal controls (maintaining deadlines and good quality).
- Identify opportunities for process improvement regarding quality and productivity.
- Providing support to other accounting team members.
- Playing an active role in implementing new financial solutions and tools as well as process transitions.
- Responsibility for a specific area of accounting (AR or AP) and performing assigned duties.
- Participate in reporting and analysis process projects.
- Constantly exploring better ways of executing processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor level with specialization in Finance, Accounting, Economy and or Business Administration.
- 2-4 years of relevant AP accounting experience required.
- Understanding and experience within the principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting, ideally experience in the accounts payable process.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems, AFAS would be a strong asset.
- Proven customer orientation and passion for providing exceptional service to the business.
Behavioural components
- Solid analytical skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills while organizationally sensitive.
- Entrepreneurial attitude and mindset, open to new improvement processes, software, etc.
- Team-oriented and good interpersonal communication skills with an energetic approach.
- Fun to work with.
Additional information
- Working in a great team and a pleasant atmosphere.
- A drive for purpose and a multi-cultural environment.
- Teaming with professionals that put passion into our Mission.
- Good compensation package and excellent opportunities for personal development.
About the company:
A non-profit organization that specializes in the procurement and distribution of essential medicines.