Accounts Payable - FR NL Eng - Rotterdam area

Our client is seeking an AP Specialist who will be empowered to identify and implement process improvements, applying practical, solutions to increase reporting accuracy and transactional efficiency. Your main tasks for this position will include processing vendor invoices for payment, maintaining vendor sub-ledger and vendor master data in the local ERP, and performing monthly clearing account reconciliations. Your position will be a key part of the Procurement team and a key resource for building and maintaining vendor relationships

Responsibilities

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc
• Perform 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receipt of goods to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors
• Clarify price and quantity differences with Procurement team business partners
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Continuing to improve the payment process
• Maintaining historical records

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• A business fluent level (written and verbal communication) in both French and Dutch is required.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism in all situations
• Analytical skills and attention to detail to effectively analyze data
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced and high volume work environment
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of US GAAP strongly preferred.