Accounts Payable Specialist (All Genders)

Schaeffler; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care

Sports card

Life insurance for you and your family

Mental Comfort Program

Cafeteria Platform benefits

CSR activities

Integrational events

Job summary

Schaeffler in Wroclaw, a global technology company, invites you to join its Finance Shared Services team as an Accounts Payable specialist. You will code and process invoices in SAP/S/4HANA, review payments, and support internal controls within a hybrid office setting in central Wroclaw.

The role emphasizes automation, process improvement, collaboration with a multilingual team, and opportunities for development through training platforms and CSR activities.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in economics or business administration, ideally with a major in accounting.
• Fluency in both English and Polish, with a minimum B2 level of proficiency.
• Very good command of German language (min. B2 level).
• Strong interest in finance processes, particularly in automation and technological enhancements.
• An innovative mindset focused on automation and process improvement, with the goal of driving team efficiency and accuracy.
• Extensive experience with SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Previous experience in Financial Shared Services in a global company is considered an asset.
• A good understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and internal control is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Focused on high quality and continuous improvement, with openness to innovative ideas and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and reviewing invoices for completeness and compliance.
• Coding, verifying, and processing invoices in SAP/S/4HANA.
• Checking vendor payment processing and reviewing open items.
• Reconciling account balances during the month-end process.
• Communicating with vendors and customers regarding AP documents.
• Supporting internal control testing and documentation.
• Identifying and implementing automation and process improvements.
• Maintaining AP procedures and documentation.
• Escalating complex issues to SSC Senior Accountants and Team Leader.
• Handling ad hoc operational and administrative requests.
• Supporting the transition of local AP processes into the business center.

Skills

Fluent English-Polish

German language

Analytical & problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Economics/Business Admin degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Sch affler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and reviewing invoices and/or other documentation for completeness and compliance with defined policies and procedures
• Coding, verifying, and processing invoices according to defined policies and procedures in ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA)
• Checking vendor payment processing and reviewing suppliers’ open items
• Reconciling and analyzing account balances during the month-end process
• Communicating with vendors and customers regarding accounts payable finance documents
• Supporting internal control testing and preparing the relevant documentation
• Identifying and supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in business and IT
• Ensuring the maintenance and updating of AP procedures and process documentation
• Escalating complex accounting issues to the SSC Senior Accountants and the SSC Accounting Team Leader
• Handling ad hoc operational and administrative requests from direct and indirect supervisors and other internal stakeholders
• Supporting the transition of local AP processes into the business center

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies in economics or business administration, ideally with a major in accounting
• Fluency in both English and Polish, with a minimum B2 level of proficiency
• Very good command of German language (min. B2 level)
• Strong interest in finance processes, particularly in the areas of automation and technological enhancements
• An innovative mindset focused on automation and process improvement, with the goal of driving team efficiency and accuracy
• Extensive experience with SAP
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Previous experience in Financial Shared Services in a global company is considered an asset
• A good understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and internal control is an advantage
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Focused on high quality and continuous improvement, with openness to innovative ideas and feedback

Our Offer

• Be a part of a global company & international team with a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and views.
• Grow with us! Get access to training platforms, internal & external trainings, supporting experts and the real-life challenges, where you will put all your skills in practice.
• We work in a hybrid working model, with flexible working hours. Our modern office is located in the center of Wroclaw.
• We offer attractive benefits package, such as medical and dental care, sports card, life insurance for you and your family. We are also providing access to our Mental Comfort Program.
• Our Cafeteria Platform allows you to choose from various benefit options with points added monthly to your account. Haven’t found what you are looking for? Our concierge will be happy to help!
• Join our CSR activities, such as tree planting, riverside cleanup, or participate in other charity events.
• Spend some time with your work colleagues during integrational events, such as mountain trekking, city games and workshops. You can also join one of our many Passion Clubs like Foodies, Sports Team and Language Clubs as well!

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Recruitment Team

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