Danish AP Accountant - Athens

speakit; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Monthly performance bonus

Private health insurance

Continuous training programs

Job summary

Speakit is seeking a Danish-speaking Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join our client’s Finance team. You will manage end-to-end AP activities, including vendor invoices, PO matching, and payment runs for Danish operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in AP or accounting, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Dynamics). Fluent Danish and English are essential. Relocation assistance and a monthly performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on AP, finance, or accounting experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Dynamics.
• Fluent Danish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong numerical accuracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, code, and match supplier invoices and POs per standards.
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs for Danish vendors.
• Reconcile vendor statements, unbilled receipts, and aged AP.
• Handle supplier inquiries in Danish via email and phone.
• Process employee expense reports and audit claims for policy conformance.
• Assist month-end closing tasks including AP accruals and reconciliations.

Skills

Danish language skills

English language skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a detail-oriented and numerate Danish-Speaking Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant to join their Finance team. In this role, you will manage end-to-end accounts payable activities for market operations. You will be responsible for vendor invoice processing, payment runs, account reconciliations, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process, code, and match incoming supplier invoices and purchase orders (POs) according to client and accounting standards.
• Manage execution of timely weekly and monthly payment runs for Danish vendors on behalf of the client.
• Review, reconcile, and resolve vendor statement discrepancies, unbilled receipts, and aged AP balances.
• Handle incoming supplier queries via email and telephone in Danish in a professional and timely manner.
• Process employee expense reports and audit claims for compliance with the client's corporate travel & expense policies.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to Accounts Payable, including AP accruals and vendor reconciliations.

• Native or C1/C2 proficiency in Danish with fluent English skills (written and verbal).
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, or General Accounting roles.
• University degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• High degree of numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills to handle supplier inquiries in Danish effectively.

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Monthly performance bonus.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Complete relocation assistance (flight tickets, temporary accommodation, and local administrative support) for candidates relocating to join our client.
• Continuous training in accounting standards and ongoing learning & development programs.
• Collaborative, multicultural environment within modern office facilities.