Accounts Payable Specialist with Italian, IKEA Business Service Center, Poznań
You see things a little differently. So do we. Leadership at IKEA is simple, clear and humble. We’re not fans of bureaucracy and complicated hierarchy. At IKEA we invite you to grow in your own way. That could be growing in your position, expanding your horizons or even moving to a new country. We believe that you are at your best when you have the freedom to achieve. Come see things a little differently with us.
About you
You have at least 1-3 years of experience in accounting and / or auditing. You are acquainted with tax (VAT), GAAP and reporting processes, able to use automated accounting systems (CODA and Basware will be an asset). Experience in shared services or multicultural environment, as well as education in accounting, finance or economics is welcomed. You have solution focused approach and ability to organize and prioritize a high volume of daily duties. Your interpersonal, communication and analytical skills are something you want to show us. You love sharing knowledge and build strong relationships with team members and business partners. Communication in Italian and English is your strong point and you are eager to use it while cooperating with various business partners (knowledge of Spanish is welcomed).
About the job
Accounts Payable Specialist provides an excellent professional service to the business with business partner in focus by ensuring that every invoice is registered and processed according to IKEA processes and directions, legal standards and country specific requirements.
About the assignment
- check accounting information on the automatically matched invoices; add account codes and tax master codes on invoices without purchase order,
- investigate invoices that have not been possible to automatically match in Basware,
- resolve issue and/or distribute to the correct receiver for review and approval of invoices,
- transfer invoices from the Basware application to the accounting application (CODA),
- check for incorrect or incomplete data and follow-up on the status of outstanding issues,
- report invoice verification errors according to pre-defined routines, in order to improve the invoice quality,
- support producing monthly closing reports for the organization, including invoice and supplier statistics and basis for accruals,
- actively investigate matching statistics and other information in order to increase the matching rate,
- actively contribute to the continuous improvement of process and working routines and strive to constantly reduce the average time spent on invoice administration,
- take an active role in coaching and developing Junior AP Specialist,
- respond to all inquiries related to AP documents handling and payment.
What we do offer
- stable employment conditions on the basis on contract of employment,
- employee loyalty programme Tack!
- private medical care for IKEA employees and their families,
- cafeteria programme (including eg. Multisport card),
- accident Insurance and Pension Plan,
- jubilee awards, commemorative gifts, special events.
