Account Payable Associate

<p><b>#BETHEDIFFERENCE</b></p><p><b>If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.</b></p><p>Join us, at <b>Wolters Kluwer</b>, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software &amp; information solutions that the world’s leading <span><span>professionals rely</span></span> on, in the moments that matter most.</p><p><span>You’ll be supported</span></span> by collaborative colleagues who share a purpose. We are 21,000 people unique in our dreams, life stories, abilities, and passions who come together every day with one ambition: to make a difference.​ We do our best work together, connecting to create new innovations with impact</span></p><p></p><p><b>About the Role:</b><br/>As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payments to vendors and non-vendor entities, including government bodies and tax authorities. You will also help maintain strong relationships with suppliers, streamline accounts payable processes, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Responsibilities: </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Swift and professional resolution of supplier &amp; internal customer queries</span></p></li><li><p><span>Liaising with the invoice processing teams to ensure smooth running of Accounts Payable process</span></p></li><li><p><span>Complete supplier statement reconciliations</span></p></li><li><p><span>Run &amp; distribute payment status report to ensure timely processing of payments</span></p></li><li><p><span>Train new employees on payable system </span></p></li><li><p><span>Process non-supplier payments.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Process supplier payments weekly using EFT</span></p></li><li><p><span>Process supplier payments weekly using the manual process</span></p></li><li><p><span>Processing of critical payments</span></p></li><li><p><span>Managing the direct debit invoice payments</span></p></li><li><p><span>Recording and Applying payments in Great Plains </span></p></li><li><p><span>Sending remittances</span></p></li><li><p><span>Handle returned payments</span></p></li><li><p><span>Review of past due invoices and process payments</span></p></li><li><p><span>Handling urgent payment requests</span></p></li><li><p><span>Escalate issues to Purchase Ledger Supervisor/Manager</span></p></li><li><p><span>Checking and reporting on Citi pending payments daily</span></p></li><li><p><span>Sending payment proposal (Mexico) for review and approval (every Tuesday)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Performs other duties as assigned by Purchase Ledger supervisor/Finance Manager </span></p></li><li><p><span>Reconcile to bank statements and clear the differences</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the accounting team to ensure that the month end close is completed on time</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in additional year end processes and to support the year end audit preparation</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in the production of month end reporting packs in accordance with monthly published </span><span>timetables</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare weekly cash flow payment forecasts for all 11 ledgers</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>1+ years e<span>xperience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in English</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with accounting software and online platforms</span></p></li><li><p><span>Previous experience in a multinational environment is a plus </span></p></li><li><p><span>Multi-currency experience is a must</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience of working within a shared service environment</span></p></li><li><p><span>Organizational skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Attention to detail</span></p></li><li><p><span>Effective communication and interpersonal skills</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Our Offer:</b></p><ul><li><p>Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow <span><span>in our caring</span></span> and inclusive culture where you can belong </p></li><li><p>Yearly performance bonus based on your seniority</p></li><li><p>Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year</p></li><li><p>Corporate Health Insurance</p></li><li><p>Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind &amp; Body webinars)</p></li><li><p>Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority</p></li><li><p>We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more</p></li><li><p>Flexible working schedule. You’ll find the flexibility for balance in your life</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><i><span>A