Accounts Payable Accountant

Il y a 11 heures

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgique BDP International Temps plein

Job Description

Accounts Payable Accountant

PSA BDP Belgium / Netherlands

Role Purpose

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant, you are responsible for the end-to-end operational and analytical management of the supplier ledger. Rather than just processing invoices, you act as a critical pivot in the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle. You serve as the core operational bridge between external vendors and internal business stakeholders, ensuring a seamless flow and timely approval of invoices. Utilizing your strong system and technical capabilities, you will actively drive workflow optimization and automation.

Key Responsibilities

P2P Oversight & Exception Handling

Operational and overhead vendors

Own the end-to-end supplier ledger and ensure full control over all vendor accounts and results. Monitor the automated flow (external team handles invoice ingestion, semi-automated 3-way matching, and SOA updates; operations logs accruals). Intervene strictly on technical, organizational, or system exceptions to unblock stuck workflows. Troubleshoot and resolve process stalls across all touchpoints: vendors, operations, service providers, and systems. Drive proactive, non-exhaustive root-cause analysis to implement structural solutions and optimize the flow.

Vendor Management & Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for domestic and international vendors regarding payment queries, open balances, or disputed invoices. Hold your ground confidently during tough conversations with suppliers regarding disputes (and other invoice status leading to delayed payments), maintaining a professional yet firm stance.

Payments & Reconciliations

Prepare, review, and execute weekly payment runs (domestic and foreign wire transfers). Clean up, analyze, and reconcile outstanding supplier balances (aging analysis).

System Optimization

Maximize the capabilities of the operational (Meridian) and accounting system (Oracle Fusion). Contribute to process improvements to reduce invoice processing cycle times, and improvement of working capital

Month-End Closing

Prepare AP month-end procedures, including posting accruals and Invoices To Be Received.

Reporting

VAT declaration Aging reporting Exemption Type Exempt (Salaried) Job Requirements

Key Competencies & Skills

Hard Skills – Technical & System Savvy

Accounting background Tech-Minded: You are highly IT-literate and adapt quickly to new software. Data & Excel: You are proficient in Excel to extract reports, manipulate data, and perform ledger reconciliations. Analytical Precision: You have a keen eye for detail and work with high accuracy, allowing you to spot data anomalies swiftly.

Soft Skills – Communication & Assertiveness

Interpersonal Bridge: You act as a diplomatic liaison who smoothly navigates between external suppliers and internal corporate teams. Assertive & Resilient: You step in firmly, professionally, and persuasively. Proactive Problem Solver: You do not wait for issues to escalate. You identify process bottlenecks early and look for root causes to prevent future recurrence. Organized Under Pressure: You can prioritize effectively during high-volume periods.

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge of basic accounting topics, such as tax procedures, accounting software, principles of finance, and standard business practices. Knowledge of accounting software (Oracle Fusion is a plus). Fluent in Dutch and English.