Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.
Accounts Receivable and Payable Associate - AR / AP
Barcelona, Spain
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Dutch speaking Accounts Receivable and Payable Associate to join our team in creating a new European Service Support Center in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. The Center will deliver high quality Finance support services for Americold operations across Europe. By leveraging best practices and technology, we aim to create a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development. This role is critical to support Americold’s growth across all Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Collections Management:
* Follow up with clients regarding overdue invoices through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
Invoice Processing:
* Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
Reconciliation:
* Reconcile accounts receivable and payable balances and ensure accurate financial reporting.
* Prepare monthly aging reports and analyze overdue accounts.
Payment Processing:
* Prepare payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms.
* Maintain schedules for regular payments and manage payment methods (e.g., checks, electronic transfers).
Compliance and Audit:
* Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts receivable and payable transactions.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulations.
* Provide information to internal audit and external audit as requested from time to time
Collaboration:
* Work closely with internal departments, such as billing and in-country finance teams, to ensure seamless operations.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounts receivable and payable operations.
Key Qualifications
* Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Dutch is required; additional European languages are a plus.
* Ideally a bachelor's degree and/or Finance qualifications and training
* Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar financial role.
* Skills:
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently and pro-actively
* Excellent organizational skills managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
* Strong collaboration skills across diverse, multicultural teams.
* Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of financial ERPs such as Microsoft Dynamics and/or Oracle is a plus.
* Location: Barcelona 22@. (This position offers a hybrid work policy 3+2).