Accounts Payable Specialist

Puesto: Accounts Payable Specialist (f/m/d) - Fixed-term contract
ABOUT US

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is a global company supporting measurement professionals worldwide. Based in Switzerland and with 200 years’ experience it offers products for surveying and geographical measurement and is the global market leader for geodetic instruments.
Hexagon is a global leader in sensors, software and autonomous solutions and has approximately 21k employees in 50 countries.
Hexagon’s Geosystems division provides a comprehensive portfolio of digital solutions that capture, measure, and visualize the physical world and enable data-driven transformation across industry ecosystems.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an  Accounts Payable Specialist  who wants to be a part of the multinational team we are creating. In this role, you will be responsible for executing accounting and reporting activities within the  Accounts Payable  area of  Procure to Pay , ensuring timely payments’ settlement and vendor queries’ resolution. You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Process purchase and cost invoices and credit notes within the agreed timeframe, maintaining high service quality and efficiency
Reconcile vendors´s statements;
Resolution of debit balances
Follow up proactively on disputed and overdue invoices
Handle incoming queries from vendors and business
Collect, analyze and interpret data to produce reports, both monthly and ad-hoc ones;
Month end closing activities
Payment runs preparation;
Collaboration with other departments to enable smooth settlement of payables
Ensure service levels and quality standards of provided services (KPI, SLA)
Build effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders within the local entities;
Participate in emerging projects - e.g. process transitions, continuous improvements, procedures standardization etc
Other duties as assigned (possibly supporting other areas like:
Accounts Receivable or General Ledger

QUALIFICATIONS

English fluency required
3 – 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable ideally embedded in a Shared Service Center
Solid accounting skills and understanding of accounting principles
Strong proficiency in Excel and SAP
Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills along with excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
Problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to learn new skills easily and readiness to broaden your knowledge
An effective team-player with energy and enthusiasm
Proactive and creative in terms of continuous improvements of ways of working;
Flexibility to adapt in a changing environment with a positive attitude

OFFER:

Fixed term contract of 6 months
Competitive remuneration package: fixed part + bonus paid 2 times a year in March and September. The bonus is calculated according to the company's performance.
Stable employment conditions: permanent contract
Ticket Restaurants (2420 euro net by year)
Life insurance paid for by the company
Possibility to apply at any time for private medical insurance with Adeslas
Modern office in an attractive location in Barcelona (5 minutes walking from Sants Train Station)
Friendly and international working environment with collaborative spirit. We have employees with +33 different nationalities in our Barcelona office!
Access to an online platform reserved for our employees where you can benefit from discounts on more than 50 brands including fashion, technology, travel, culture, etc.
Remote work policy: the company provides 250 euro per year gross to manage internet and other expenses.
Teleworking model: hybrid model with a lot of flexibility
Flexible benefits in transport, education, kindergarten.