Job Summary
As an AP Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for performing timely daily area activities such as data analysis, managing travel and expenses, month‑end closing, reviewing and cleaning the AP subledger and GRNI, while working closely with other JBT internal teams to ensure transactions are executed under a strong internal controls framework. You will conduct all AP accounting month‑end close activities, including SOX controls, AP reconciliations, and preparing month‑end close reporting packages, working closely with the G/L team to provide all necessary AP information for JBT's financial submissions. Your role is crucial in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of JBT's AP while ensuring compliance with internal controls and facilitating effective communication across teams. It is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional, who wants to learn and to progress.
Responsibilities
- Make sure all AP tasks are covered and keep fluent communication, teamwork spirit and good atmosphere within the team.
- Perform daily operations of the Accounts Payable area: invoices and T&E; processing, payment execution, supplier's queries.
- Month end closing tasks: intercompany reconciliation, AP accounts reconciliations, accruals, aging analysis (suppliers and deliveries).
- Report scorecard and other AP metrics monthly.
- Analyze Accounts Payable services provided to all business units and lead the review, evaluation, standardization and continuous improvements initiatives execution for guaranteeing best quality and accuracy under a Service Level Agreement framework.
Position Requirements
- Graduate in Business Administration.
- 1-3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable & Accounting in a multinational company.
- Drive for results, experience in process analysis, ability to perform under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Problem solving, planning and organizing, communication and teamwork, strong analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
- Accounts payable knowledge (invoices, T&E;, payments, GRNI), general ledger knowledge (accounts reconciliation, monthly accruals), transactional processes and problem solving.
- SOX / internal controls knowledge.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems.
- Strong ability to work with minimal supervision, fluency in Spanish and English (additional language a plus).
- Mobile and willing to travel within the EU or USA as required.
Location & Travel
Position based in Madrid (San Fernando de Henares). Limited travelling within the European Union or USA may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to work in an established international and fast‑growing company with great opportunities for personal development.
- Work environment where individual initiatives are valued.
- Continuous development and improvement, and teamwork.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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