Accounts Pay. Associate BESC

Americold Logistics LLC; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Americold is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join the European Service Support Center in Barcelona. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices and ensuring timely payments in a multinational setting.

You will collaborate with procurement and finance, support accounts receivable occasionally, and help implement process improvements while upholding accuracy. Fluency in English is required; the team values detailed, organized professionals who can manage multiple tasks in a dynamic

Formación

• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Ideally a bachelor's degree and/or Finance qualifications and training
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; able to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational skills managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse, multicultural teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications; Oracle ERP knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Invoice Processing: Prepare, review, and execute weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payment runs.
• Monitor payment due dates to ensure timely settlement of supplier obligations.
• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status.
• Collaboration: Work closely with procurement and finance to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency.
• Stay updated on accounting software and best practices in AP management.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Discrepancy resolution

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Multicultural teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree / Finance qualifications

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Accounts Payable Associate to join our team in the European Service Support Center in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. The Center delivers high-quality Finance support services for Americold operations across Europe. By leveraging best practices and technology, we offer a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development.

Whilst focusing on Accounts payable, the ideal candidate will also have experience in Accounts receivable and bank statement processing as they may be asked to support those areas too on occasion. This role is critical to support Americold's growth across all Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing:

• Prepare, review, and execute weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payment runs.
• Monitor payment due dates to ensure timely settlement of supplier obligations.
• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounts payable operations.
• Stay updated on accounting software and best practices in accounts payable management.

Key Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Ideally a bachelor's degree and/or Finance qualifications and training
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently and pro-actively
  • Excellent organizational skills managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse, multicultural teams.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of financial ERP Oracle is a plus.
• Location: Barcelona 22@. (This position offers a hybrid work policy 3+2).