Accounts payable specialist

How the job fits in to the organisation The Nordic office is based in Stockholm. The Company URS Nordic AB is part of a large international group, with 29000 employees world-wide. The company-wide ERP system is called EnterpriseOne which is a JD Edwards / Oracle package. Our Finance Coordinator / Administration Manager has gone on sick leave until September and will then be on maternity leave for a year. We now have a requirement for an experienced person who can be responsible for her accounts payble tasks during her absence. Her other duties are being redistributed among her colleagues and the Finance Manager in The Hague. Job Purpose Be responsible for the accounts payable function in the Nordic office, reporting to the Finance Manager who is based in The Netherlands. Work closely with the Country Manager in Stockholm, your colleagues in the office in Stockholm and in The Hague (Netherlands) and the local accountants in Stockholm. Position Responsibilities for Accounts payable specialist: Timely entry of all accounts payable invoices and employee expense claims into the EnterpriseOne system having obtained the necessary approvals. Payments using an on-line banking system. Booking payments into the EnterpriseOne system and ensuring that the payments are made on a timely basis, complying with suppliers' terms. Monitoring cash flow, liaising with Accounts Receivable colleague in order to plan payments appropriately. Handling of telephone queries from suppliers and staff relating to invoices and expenses. Request new vendor (supplier) set-up as appropriate. Liaising with local accountants in matters relating to VAT and other tax issues and ensuring that copies of all accounts payable invoices are made available. To assist with any other accounting matters as required and requested by your Country manager (based in Stockholm) and Finance Manager (based in The Netherlands). As the Finance and Administration team in Stockholm is small, you will be called upon to assist in other accounting areas. Position Objectives To make sure that the work you have been assigned is complete; on time and of a good standard. Knowledge Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and at least one accounting package. Skills Good communication in both English and Swedish. Must enjoy working with figures and be accurate. Must be a team player. Experience 2 Years or more withitn the accounting area. Qualifications Swedish (end of Secondary school exam). We look forward to hearing from you before May 16, 2006. The position shall be appointed immediately and may therefore be taken earlier.