At WD-40 Company we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our “why” is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. We solve problems. We make things work smoothly. We create opportunities. How we achieve our “why” is by cultivating a tribal culture through learning, teaching and living our values.
The role will be responsible for Accounts payable processing (invoices, credit notes and contras), reconciliation, and control for one or more European countries. The role will also be responsible for monthly reconciliations and journals for assigned countries. Working closely with in-country accounting to ensure local transactions have been completed correctly and in a timely manner. Ensuring that Accounts payable aging is reviewed with consideration to working capital requirements. This person will also be a champion of the invoice document management system and expense system.
At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparation and posting of Accounts Payable invoices, credit notes and contras for assigned countries via AP Document management system. Match invoices to purchase orders and raising queries through to resolution.
* Preparation and payment of supplier invoices, employee expenses, payroll, social taxes and intra company bank transfers for nominated sector(s). Ensures correct approval and controls are adhered to.
* Preparation of monthly supplier reconciliations for assigned suppliers.
* Review of GRNI (goods received not invoiced) and queries aged items.
* Post variances on invoices to Purchase Price Variance.
* Review of Open Purchase Orders to ensure timely and accurate receipt.
* Prepares book entries for direct debits, cash transfers, bank charges and foreign exchange.
* Prepare AP ledger and analyse Aged Payables reports, identifying, investigating and resolving queries.
* Upload payments onto banking platform for approval.
* Prepare weekly cash movement analysis. Assist with cash flow analysis and alerts senior finance managers to cash flow concerns.
* Prepare journal and reconciles credit card transactions.
* First tier contact with bank service desk for issue resolution.
AP Accounting
* Provide first tier support to Accountants to include general ledger journal preparation and reconciliations.
* Support the quarterly identification of unrecorded liability control.
* Reconciliation of monthly general ledger bank timing account for nominated countries.
* Ensure relevant AP accruals are booked and communicated.
* Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations for nominated bank accounts.
* Complete all monthly payroll payments into Company banking system including payroll and payroll tax. Ensures all payrolls are appropriately approved for payment.
Expense Management
* Preparation and posting of employee expense claims via Concur (automated expense system). Includes processing and reconciliation of company credit cards.
* Reconciliation of Concur’s monthly expense general ledger account.
* Prepare and enter weekly journals for all concur travel and expense claims.
* Monitor and resolve overdue expenses.
* Ensure compliance with the EIMEA travel and Entertaining Policy.
Ad hoc
* Assist with testing for upgrades to the ERP system.
* Supports the implementation of ad hoc and goal-driven projects relating to Accounts Payable.
Perform other related activities as needed to support corporate objectives. Act in the best interest of the company by applying stated corporate values and priorities to all communications, decisions, and actions.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* 3+ years relevant AP accounting and reporting experience.
* 2+ years experience supporting and processing AP internationally, preferred.
* Structured, organized, excellent communication skills for liaising with country staff where English is not usually a first language and detail-oriented. Second language desirable.
Total Rewards
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New Year to spend with family and friends!
About Us
Why You Should Apply
* A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% of our tribe experiences a sense of belonging.
* A learning-based culture where 85% of our tribemates believe they can achieve their career objectives.
* Over 91% employee engagement as of the January 2024 global employee survey results.
* 99% of our tribemates report that they “love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company”!
Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and embody our values every day.
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