Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support daily AP operations for our Slovakian entity, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments and expense reports. The role also serves as a backup for German AP activities, requiring familiarity with German tax and VAT requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Process and post vendor invoices promptly and accurately.
• Review and reimburse employee expense and travel reports in line with company policy.
• Prepare payment proposals, schedules and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and support month‑end close activities.
• Assist in accruals, account analysis and other AP‑related journal entries.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements, reporting packages and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with Slovak accounting standards, VAT rules and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and local business teams.
• Provide backup support for German AP processes, including VAT handling and local compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Relevant experience in accounts payable, accounting or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Slovak accounting principles and local tax/VAT regulations.
• Experience with month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and support continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.