Accounts Payable Associate

Europcar Mobility Group

At Europcar Mobility Group, our purpose is to help to change the way you move. We are guided by our core values: We are happy to help, We embrace change, We take responsibility, We act with respect and We move as one. Our culture is built on valuing the contribution and diversity of our team where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Acting with respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are fully committed to creating a workplace where differences are celebrated and everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform duties of Accounts Payable (AP) function, which include inputting supplier invoices, resolution of outstanding invoices from supplier accounts, processing of debit/credit memos, reconciling supplier accounts responding to supplier inquiries and assisting with special projects as directed. This role will be reported to the Company Treasury Manager and Financial Controller.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Timely posting of all suppliers invoicing with high attention to detail and accurate coding

Responsible for preparation for all AP related entries, from Supplier invoices to the posting of all suppliers related activity for monthly payment runs.

Responsible for coordinating AP payments activity.

Liaising with Management and Other operation departments to ensure accurate posting of all supplier activity including assisting with Vendor Statement reconciliations.

Ensuring all payments and returned payments are allocated on an accurate and timely basis.

Providing AP Metrics information to Management.

Ensuring all expenditure is in line with the company purchase order policies.

Review and prepare AP Balance Sheet accounts for review and reconciliations with senior finance team members, assisting them with preparation of accrual charges.

Assisting in responding to banking queries relating to AP.

Assisting in queries from Auditors and year end Audit and maintaining document management to assist in query and auditor queries.

Working as part of the Accounts Team.

Dealing with suppliers in a courteous and efficient manner.

Assist in the role of managing the office and all communications that come into the finance function.

Any ad hoc duties or reporting as required within the AP function.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Requires 2-3 years of experience working in a high-volume accounts payable environment, with experience in commercial payments, account reconciliation and cash allocations.

Posting journals through both the AP Ledger and General Ledger, with knowledge of balance sheet accounting is desirable.

Must have in-depth knowledge of MS Word, Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP’s) and Outlook. Experience in SAGE is highly desired

Must have a basic understanding of accounting principles and practices of Accounts Payable transactions

Other Attributes Required:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to strict deadlines

Ability to priorities own workload

Must have a “can do” attitude

Approach tasks methodically with attention to detail

Flexible attitude to working hours (month and year end activities may require additional hours)

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

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We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender reassignment, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability status, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and fostering an environment of equity and inclusion, where respect for one another is essential. If you need any accommodations or assistance during the application or interview process, please let us know. Together, through mutual respect, we can create a more equitable and inclusive future.

Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player, with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe.  “We help to change the way you move” is what we stand for and brings us together.

We offer to individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250.000 vehicles, equipped with the latest engines including an increasing share of electric vehicles.

Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: Europcar® - a global leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, with a premium positioning, Goldcar® - a frontrunner at providing low-cost car rental services in Europe, and Fox-Rent-A-Car®, one of the main players in the car rental market in the US, with a "value for money" positioning.

Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees, everywhere we deliver our mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries.

More info at: www.europcar-mobility-group.com