Account Payable Accountant

You are responsible for maintaining the Accounts Payable area by making sure invoices are fully processed, payments are made, bank accounts and reconciliation accounts are up to date. You can answer supplier’s requests and support the team during month end and audit.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Process invoices in QuickBooks Online, checking document’s details against internal procedures, supporting documents, VAT treatment and Dutch GAAP.

• Make sure the invoice is processed with the right allocation to cost centre, programs and GL accounts while respecting Dutch GAAP rules.

• Follow up purchase order matters as needed.

• Prepare adjustment journals, if necessary, after the invoice was processed.

• Review and process payments and bank transfers, ensuring all transactions are properly authorised and supported by appropriate documentation.

• Enter or match bank statements in QuickBooks, reconcile GL bank accounts.

• Answer supplier’s requests and follow up with internal stakeholders

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS & REPORTING

• Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing process, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, resolution of discrepancies and bank reconciliations.

• Support vendor onboarding, including due diligence checks and verification of documentation.

AUDIT, TAX & COMPLIANCE

• Assist in the preparation for external audits, including responding to documentation requests and reviews.

Gevraagd

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or a finance-related field.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and bookkeeping within a finance or accounting department in a European environment, with exposure to and knowledge of EU national GAAPs or IFRS.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including regular use of VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data cleaning and validation techniques across multi-sheet datasets.

Competencies

• Committed to the organisation's mission and excited to support it through strong financial stewardship.

• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to compliance.

• A results-oriented self-starter who organises their work independently with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Works effectively across teams and cultures.

Additional desirable experience:

• Experience working with QuickBooks Online.

• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP and related finance and accounting procedures would be an advantage.

Languages: English language fluency - orally and in writing. Additional languages are always a plus.

Aanbod

• A temporary position for 12 months, working in the centre of Amsterdam
• Salary indication of 4000 - 4700 gross per month on a fulltime base
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• 25 Paid holidays
• Pension scheme

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