Accounts Payable, Analyst

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is archiving, validating, posting, parking and paying invoices in the purchase ledger on a timely basis as well as attending to VMD requests.

This role is also required to actively support the Accounts Payable Associate Manager in both routine tasks and process improvements. 

This role does not support domestic or international relocation

This role is for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week

• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries

• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance

• Free parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, EV Charging, Cycle to Work Scheme

• Newly refurbished onsite Gym with free classes and NEW Spin Studio!

Responsibilities

Ensure accounting process performs to Service Level Agreements within the SSC

• Archiving, validating, processing and paying Intercompany and 3rd party invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

• Be able to understand parked and blocked invoices

• Understanding the P2P process

• Performing ad-hoc analysis, query management, identification, and resolution of service delivery issues.

• Understanding and performing debit balances, reconciling vendor statements, AP reconciliations, running payment proposals and supporting SSC processes.

Customer satisfaction

• Develop customer relationships with our internal customers (purchasers and accounting personnel) and provide a service to all stakeholders.

• Resolving vendor and country queries efficiently and accurately.

Quality and integrity of financial information provided by the SSC

• Ensuring the appropriate controls are operational to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information to comply with auditing requirements.

• Ensuring consistency of process by following best practice.

Owning the accounting to reporting process

• Identification and implementation of process improvements, with ability to competently share knowledge and learnings.

• Sharing of knowledge with SSC staff including healthy contribution in team meetings and team objectives.

Experience you'll bring

• Previous experience of working within an accounts payable department for a multi-national organisation (or experience in an AR/Finance role)

• Previous experience of processing high volume documents in various currencies

• Strong numeracy skills

• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage

• Strong IT skills with intermediate Excel skills

• Able to demonstrate previous delivery of process improvements

• European language preferable but not necessary

Behaviours you'll need

• Effective communication skills

• Strong experience of working to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and a sense of urgency

• Strong team player and strong collaborator

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as a team

• Ability to operate efficiently under continuous change

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.