Accounts Payable Accountant (m/w/d)

Job Description

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

Our Shared Service Center seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant who studies Portuguese Accounting and Tax. This professional will prepare financial analyses of accounting sub-ledger activity and manage and oversee assigned portions of the general ledger.

Responsible for preparing month-end reconciliations and reports, ensuring critical controls are performed and effectively maintained.

Procurement to Payment (P2P)

• Process and review invoices, ensuring all fiscal requirements are met.
• Obtain proper invoice information and clarify any questionable invoice items.
• Match invoices with Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts.
• Monitor the process of invoice approval to ensure that invoices are settled.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly statements.
• Be in daily contact with the departments to ensure POs and payment requests are consistent with policy and procedures to ensure accuracy.
  Oversee high-quality delivery of Accounts Payable, BTE (Business Travel Expenses), VAT Invoice Allocation, and New Business Payment Structure.

General Ledger (GL)

• Prepare financial analysis and reports on accounting sub-ledgers for accounts payable.
• Accounts Payable Sub-ledger reconciliation.
• Monthly follow-up on unresolved items and escalate when applicable.
• Enter accounting books throughout the P2P process.
• Perform short-term accounts payables cashflow forecasts.
• Maintain close communication with the accounting department to ensure proper GAAP allocation.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have/ be:
• Degree level: Accounting, Economics, or Finance-related.
• Previous experience in shared service centers (preferred).
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Previous experience with multiple VAT jurisdictions is a plus.
• International experience will be a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or other BI tools.
• Proficient in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• IFS experience (preferred).

Key Skills

• Organization.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Availability and sense of responsibility.
• Resilience ability and proactivity.
• Good teamwork skills.