Accounts Payable Analyst - German Speaker

Your Future Role

We are seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage complex invoice processing, payments, and open item resolution in full compliance with company policies. The role involves close collaboration with the AP team, vendors, and auditors, while also supporting inquiries and escalations. You will have the chance to drive process improvements and contribute to key operational initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership and resolve complex issues related to invoice processing and matching, approval and coding requests, and payment processing, ensuring compliance with SOPs, policies, and terms
• Manage open items, including credit note write-offs, clearing processes, and follow-up on resolution for all assigned accounts
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable team members to support open item management
• Review and monitor Accounts Payable compliance with company policies and controls to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Cooperate with the AP Helpdesk to respond to phone and email inquiries within agreed timelines
• Support Invoice Specialists with issue resolution and escalations
• Provide assistance to the Vendor Master Team for vendor creation or changes
• Support audit requirements for internal and external auditors within agreed timelines and formats
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Participate in systems and process improvement projects, as well as change management initiatives
• Lead and/or support Accounts Payable operational initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures and process documents

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable processes with high-volume transactions in a BPO/Shared Services environment
• Bachelor's Degree

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with SAP and ERP payables systems
• Knowledge of payables process automation and systems solutions (a plus)
• Experience handling account reconciliations and settlements
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and problem-solving skills
• Solid financial analysis, including reconciliation of AP-related accounts
• Proficiency in computer applications, including intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent English and German communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in an intercultural environment
• High accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to resolve issues and enforce policies when required
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders at different levels

Our offer:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.
• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget.
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
  
  • Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department.
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Vacation: 25 days/year
  • Additional days off for special events.
• Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you.
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires.
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership.
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it's learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.