AP Operations Specialist

JBT Marel; San Fernando de Henares; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

International growth opportunities

Diverse challenging tasks

Respectful corporate culture

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking an European AP Operations Specialist to support invoice processing via APAdvantage, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across Europe. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain strong internal controls and SLAs.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in AP, and solid English communication skills. The position is based in Madrid with potential travel within the EU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; years of experience may substitute.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Accounts Payable or related field.
• Experience communicating with internal customers and external suppliers to resolve issues.
• High English level (B2-C1), strong written and spoken skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize APAdvantage automation tool to drive invoice processing, approvals, efficiencies, automation and compliance.
• Invoice booking and VAT code review on ERP systems.
• Review APAdvantage correspondence and exception inbox.
• Process vendor invoices and credit memos; support intercompany processes.

Skills

AP processing

ERP systems

SOX controls

Excel

Data accuracy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

2+ years AP experience

Tools

MS Excel

ERP knowledge

Job description

European AP Operations Specialist position reports directly to the European AP Operations supervisors and Global Accounts Payable Operations and Master Data Manager at JBT SSC. The North America AP Operations Specialist position reports directly to the Global Accounts Payable Operations and Master Data Manager at JBT SSC.

The AP Operations specialist is responsible for assisting in invoice processing through AP Advantage, including entry of invoices, problem analysis and resolution.

Important qualities for this position are focus on data accuracy, time management and efficiency, detailed oriented as well as constructive collaboration with other departments, internal customers, and any other stakeholder. Timely delivery is key for full compliance with our Global Service Level Agreement. All activities under scope need to be executed under the strongest Internal Controls framework.

Candidate Profile

Core Competencies

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Teamwork, detail oriented and multitask.
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Excellent customer service skills
• Communication and teamwork
• Commitment
• Efficiency and organization
• Detail oriented

Skills

• Different ERPs knowledge
• SOX/SOD/Internal Controls proficiency.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Data Accuracy
• Strong ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance; will consider years of experience in replacement of degree.
• At least 2 years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Accounts Payable and financial systems.
• Experience in communication with business internal customers and external suppliers to resolve issues
• High English level (B2-C1), good written and oral communication skills.

Mobility

• Travelling internationally might be required occasionally.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Utilize APAdvantage automation tool to drive invoice processing, approvals, efficiencies, automation and compliance.
• Invoice booking process directly on ERP for certain Entities.
• Invoice VAT codes review.
• Review of APAdvantage correspondence and exception inbox.
• Processing of vendor invoices and credit memos.
• Weekly meetings with puschasing teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Leasing invoices review and processing.
• Utilities’ invoices review and processing.
• Provide assistance to facilitate the recording of expenditures.
• ERP knowledge to perform any analysis needed to complete the invoice booking process.
• Constant cooperation with AP Accounting team and other SSC departments.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate higher level / more complex issues to AP Supervisor and/or Global AP Operations Manager.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added to the company’s discretion.
• Cooperation with APAdvantage owner (PNC) and JBT IT teams.
• Advanced payment invoices analysis and booking process.
• Intercompany tableau report analysis to review and process IC PO invoices

Mobility:

Position based in Madrid (San Fernando de Henares) and limited travelling within European Union or USA might be required.

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!

• Competitive compensation package
• The ability to work in an established international and fast-growing company with great opportunities for personal development
• A work environment where we value individual initiatives
• Continuous development and improvement, and always together as a team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.