Accounts Pay. Associate BESC

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure.  We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.  Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Accounts Payable Associate to join our team in the European Service Support Center in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. The Center delivers high-quality Finance support services for Americold operations across Europe. By leveraging best practices and technology, we offer a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development.

Whilst focusing on Accounts payable, the ideal candidate will also have experience in Accounts receivable and bank statement processing as they may be asked to support those areas too on occasion. This role is critical to support Americold’s growth across all Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing:

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely entry of invoices into the accounting system.

Reconciliation:

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts payable with the general ledger.
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports and cash flow projections.

Bank Statement Processing: 

• Posting and allocating bank transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and bank charges, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system and in a timely manner.

• Reconciling bank statements against company accounting records and general ledger accounts.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounts payable operations.
• Stay updated on accounting software and best practices in accounts payable management.

Key Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

• Ideally a bachelor's degree and/or Finance qualifications and training

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.

• Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 

  • Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently and pro-actively

  • Excellent organizational skills managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
  • Strong collaboration skills across diverse, multicultural teams.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of financial ERP Oracle is a plus.

• Location: Barcelona 22@. (This position offers a hybrid work policy 3+2).