Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Work responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee AP transaction processing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor workflow approvals and review postings performed by AP Accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable activities and ensure timely processing in line with agreed deadlines and service levels.
• Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Investigate and resolve complex vendor invoice discrepancies, collaborating with internal stakeholders and supporting AP team members as required.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, standardization, and automation within AP operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and update AP procedures, manuals, handbooks, and end-user documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and process continuity.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete documentation within agreed timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, Sales Companies, and Shared Service Centre departments, responding to inquiries and resolving payment-related issues professionally and efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Sales Companies and Shared Service Centres to ensure smooth and efficient AP operations.

We expect you to:

• Have a professional degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or be currently studying in this field.
• Have previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role; experience in a Shared Service Centre environment would be an advantage.
• Be detail-oriented and able to deliver accurate results within tight deadlines.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Be adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing and international environment.
• Have good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Have experience with SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI); knowledge of other ERP systems would be an advantage.

Company offers:

• Hybrid work in international environment
• Gross salary starting from 1700 EUR according to candidates' knowledge, experience and competences
• Annual bonus, health insurance
• Good working conditions and a professional, supportive team
• Ergonomic workplace in Shared Service Centre office with free parking in Ulbrokas street 34a, Riga

Our Shared Service Centre in Riga plays a key role in supporting our Group Companies across Europe with high-quality accounting and reporting services.