Finance and Administration Coordinator (Lulea, Sweden)

Badger Meter; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Training opportunities

Open team environment

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking a Finance and Administration Coordinator in Sweden to perform complex accounting tasks and ensure accurate ledgers. You will handle AP/AR, reconcile accounts, and support monthly close with attention to detail and professional judgment.

Strong Excel skills, Swedish/English communication, and experience with ERP/financial systems are required to thrive in this role. Flexible work hours and development opportunities are offered within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Experience in day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable, including invoice processing and payments.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, customer invoicing and collections.
• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Reconcile balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare reports, VAT and other statutory filings.
• Coordinate with inventory/Logistics as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Bilingual Swedish/English

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 120 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. We are committed to building a workplace where we shape a more sustainable future, celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute

The Finance and Administration Coordinator will primarily be responsible for performing complex and diversified accounting assignments related to examining, analyzing, and verifying all data pertinent to general ledger accounts. You must have the ability to maintain account ledgers, prepare required reports, account reconciliations and statements for management while also understanding considerable variation, complexity, and diversification of procedure. Assignments require knowledge of accounting theory and related procedures together with a high degree of accuracy, aptitude for detail, sound judgment and analytical skills. In addition, you are expected to work in a professional manner under established company and department guidelines.

Job Duties

Finance

• Manage Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, coding, and supplier payments.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including customer invoicing, payment follow-up, and collections.
• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and statistical data.
• Perform VAT, tax, and other statutory reporting tasks.

Inventory and Logistics

• Record inbound and outbound inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Manage inventory transactions, including stock replenishment, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Ensure inventory balances are accurate and up to date.
• Participate in inventory counts and monitor inventory valuations.
• Review purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with freight carriers, suppliers, and customers regarding deliveries.
• Follow up on delivery discrepancies and customer or supplier claims.
• Administer freight bookings and shipping documentation.

Education and Experience

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems.
• Experience with day‑to‑day accounting and bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in inventory administration or logistics is considered an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Swedish and English.

Competencies

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

We Offer

• A motivating work environment and a secure job in an internationally active, innovative and growing company
• Interesting and challenging task with responsibility
• Attractive conditions and opportunities for further training and development
• Flexible work hours
• An open and welcoming environment with great teamwork

At Badger Meter, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength of our globally operating organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we make our personnel decisions regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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