AP Specialist

• On-site

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to support our day-to-day transactions which predominantly includes processing invoices and maintaining vendor accounts to ensure that these are accurate and kept up to date and dealing with any queries that may arise. You will help maintain our company’s financial health and make sure we use our resources beneficially and you will gain increasing experience as the company grows through ensuring accurate processing of information and strong integrity over the system.

Description:

• Process high volume purchase order (PO) and non-PO related vendor invoices in the ERP system whilst ensuring all invoices are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Interact with management and other key departments for query resolution, obtaining approvals, and invoice processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and interact with vendors regarding issues relating to invoices and closing out to resolution.
• Reconcile vendor statements and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets reconciliation for accounts payable.
• Assist with quarterly and year end audits in areas related to accounts payable.
• Ensure that corporate policies are maintained within the accounts payable function.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications/education/experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable processing or a similar finance role.
• Experience of working with medium to large companies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Specific skills (e.g. specific programmes, languages, certifications etc.):

• High level of energy and enthusiasm to work in a fast moving business.
• Able to work both within a team and independently to drive issues to conclusion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong knowledge of Excel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Business language of Northvolt is English but Polish is also requirement.

Personal success factors:

• Energy
• Grit
• Proactive
• Attention to Detail
• Strong communicator

About the company

Northvolt is a European supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems. Founded in 2016 to enable the European transition to a decarbonized future, Northvolt has made swift progress on its mission to deliver the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery with a minimal CO2 footprint and the highest ambitions for recycling. Among Northvolt industrial partners and customers are ABB, BMW Group, Scania, Siemens, Vattenfall, Vestas and the Volkswagen Group.

Northvolt Ett is a next generation battery cell factory focused on process innovation, scale and vertical integration. Once completed, the gigafactory will be one of the largest battery cell factory in Europe and produce at least 32 GWh of capacity annually.

Alongside Northvolt Ett, Northvolt is also establishing a manufacturing site for battery systems in Gdansk, Poland. This facility, Northvolt Battery Systems Jeden, will industrialize and produce world leading battery systems in order to meet the increased demand for complete battery solutions on the European market. The factory is a highly automated, state-of-the-art production facility for battery modules and energy storage solutions.

We are currently in an exciting fast-growing phase and operate in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide range of stakeholders. We are staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs in Västerås, as well as Northvolt Battery Systems Jeden, in Gdansk, for production of battery systems. We are also preparing for upcoming positions at the main factory, Northvolt Ett, in Skellefteå.

We want to work with experienced manufacturing experts as well as talented and purpose driven people from all kinds of disciplines to make this happen. Those of us already on board share a bold streak and a passion for our mission. We are prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a real difference. We are a team dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun. Join us today!