Accounts Payable Team Lead with German

About A&I Consulting .: 

• Keep sight of what really matters: We are an enthusiastic young team, we care deeply about each other, we listen with respect and support one another.
• Aspire for excellence in all we do: we take pride in our work. This includes a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Stronger together: Our Teams work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.
• Innovate with courage:We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.

Basic Summary

• nsure the performance of the team as a unit for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Research, resolve and communicate any discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements, Received Not Invoiced and AP sub-ledger.
• Manage monthly closing of A/P records and maintain A/P files and year-end files
• Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices by preparing weekly check runs.
• Understand general ledger applications, invoice matching applications and how they work together in the A/P process.
• Be able to maintain various detailed analysis as needed from the A/P system.
• Understand bank reconciliations and be able to problem solve- close out the A/P System on a monthly basis.
• Assisting with other financial research projects as required 
• Ensure established departmental deadlines are met as well as provide assistance and support to attain departmental goals and objectives.
• Maintain all of the monitoring tools for the A/P to ensure vendors are paid timely and accurately.

Requirements for this position include:

• Excellent German speaker with written communication skills 
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills - communicate with business partners, technical resources & other cross functional staff
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business required.
• One year experience in accounting and/or related field preferred, including working with a computerized Accounts Payable module, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly
• Good communication and human relations skills.
• Good analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Forward thinker with ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Experience with personal computers (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)