US – Junior Accountant (Madrid) – Madrid, ES

<div>The position </div> <div> </div> <div>We are looking for a Junior Accountant for our Controlling & Accounting team in the US. In this role you will play a crucial part in managing our accounts payable processes and supporting key financial operations in the US.</div> <div> <strong>What you will be doing..</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. This includes recording invoices properly in the GL and resolving discrepancies.</li> <li>Prepare and issue payments to vendors, which may involve scheduling payments, managing payment methods, and ensuring timely processing to maintain good vendor relationships.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions. Regularly reconcile AP accounts to ensure accuracy and address any discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain listing of vendors and relationship contacts.</li> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payments, discrepancies, and account issues. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors.</li> <li>Assist in generating reports related to accounts payable activities and contribute to month-end closing processes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls.</li> <li>Maintain a listing of all taxes and ensure they are filed and paid timely. Process 1099’s on an annual basis. </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <strong>You have..</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>A bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related careers.</li> <li>Payables experience</li> <li>Intermediate level of Excel</li> <li>Experience in processing payments (credit card, ACH, check)</li> <li>Experience with vendor management </li> <li>Ability to prioritize and multitask in fast paced environment</li> <li>Strong organizational skills</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div> <strong>Nice if you also have..</strong></p> <div class="posting-requirements plain-list" data-qa="posting-requirements"> <div> <ul> <li>Experience with working with an expense platform</li> <li>Experience in Tier 2 ERP</li> <li>Experience with filing and paying taxes</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-small italic text-gray-700">We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div>

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