Accounts Payable Accountant

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Accountant with solid experience in applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely results and to ensure appropriate account control procedures. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national, finance team supporting General Ledger accounting and Accounts Payable. Specifically, we are seeking an individual with the traits listed below: Motivated self-starter who is detailed, results and process oriented with a focus on effective and efficient improvements Organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standards Superior problem solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a highly visible, deadline-oriented position and environment Strong communication and people skills, comfortable working with a cross functional and collaborative team and effectively able to deal with all levels of personnel RESPONSIBILITIES Reviewing the accuracy, completeness and aging of the GRIR (goods received/invoice received) transactions across the European/Canada region Ownership of the GRIR reconciliation and matching Follow up with business partners on ensuring their responsibilities are fulfilled Escalation of issues as required Preparation and upload of journal entries as required Perform and upload monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner Proactively identify, rectify and follow-up on errors and causes of errors while managing the quality and development of financial accounts, systems, and processes Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and innovative solutions so the team can operate in an efficient manner, we aim to work collaboratively sharing ideas and supporting each other as necessary Provide required deliverables for the year-end financial statement audit process and the SOX audit process Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed Work closely with Finance colleagues both locally and globally, adhering to global deadlines Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, queries and EMEA Finance activities as required EDUCATION University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting Qualified Accountant preferred EXPERIENCE Minimum one-year relevant experience in similar role is essential Knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls is desirable SAP experience is desirable Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and organisational skills Proficiency in PC skills (particularly Word, Excel, and Microsoft Projects) Ability to work independently and within a team Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up to date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: SAP Accounts Payable General Ledgers Reconciliations Journal Entries US GAAP IFRS