Accounts Payable Accountant

About Everfield

Everfield is a platform with a mission of acquiring, building and operating vertical market and specialist software companies, focused on European businesses. We invest in and provide support and best practices to software companies for them to live up to their full potential by offering a very established approach to promote growth. Everfield is looking to be the leader in European Vertical and specialist software solutions across myriad niche industries that provide mission-critical applications, services, and support to their clients. Everfield seeks to deliver innovation and growth to its acquired companies by providing best practices and operational support to help identify opportunities and install proven methodologies to accelerate customer and market share. Everfield is located throughout Europe, with offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Poland and Spain.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payables Accountant to join our finance team. The Accounts Payables Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, managing payment disbursements, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, excellent analytical skills, and a focus on process efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and approval processes.

• Process and enter vendor invoices into the accounts payable system, ensuring appropriate coding, account allocation, and documentation. Ability to leverage technology to ensure the most efficient entering/ processing of invoices.

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and reconcile vendor accounts.

• Perform regular analysis of accounts payable aging reports, identify outstanding invoices, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues.

• Prepare and review payment proposals, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to payment terms, discount opportunities, and cash flow considerations.

• Coordinate with the treasury team to manage payment disbursements, including scheduling, processing, and reconciling payments.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vendor invoices, payments, and correspondence in the accounts payable system.

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting related to accounts payables.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation, streamline accounts payable procedures, and enhance controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Accounts Payable Professional) are a plus.

• 5 years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or related roles.

• German language would be an asset

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice processing, and payment procedures.

• Proficiency in using accounting software (knowledge of NetSuite would be an asset), ERP systems, and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review and interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions and maintaining records.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of relevant tax regulations, vendor compliance requirements, and accounting standards related to accounts payables.

• Experience with process improvements, automation initiatives, or implementing accounts payable systems is an asset.