Invoice Processing Accountant with German

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your role: Invoice Processing Accountant with German

Invoice processing accountant performs processes associated with invoice processing and posting activities. This position does not have direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:

• Executes the P2P invoice processing activities including invoice posting, data entry completeness and accuracy check, mail processing and issue resolution
• Processes invoices from receipt through posting in an efficient manner to ensure compliance with relevant payable systems, policies and procedures
• Communicates with third party stakeholders as needed via email, chat or phone(contact center in german) to resolve invoice queries or discrepancies in order to post invoices (and/or credit memos) in a timely fashion and within customer Service Level Agreements
• Conducts reviews of vendor statements against open and closed invoices to identify missing or misbilled invoices
• Coordinates with invoice approvers and/or requisitioners to ensure timely review and approval of invoices to be released for disbursement
• Follows internal procedures and timelines to keep the service on agreed level of Key Performance Indicators
• Adheres to process governance including regular reporting and analysis of key metrics
• Supports General Accounting's month end/year end closing procedures including general ledger reconciliations
• Supports process change improvements and system upgrades/updates
• Supports the Global Sourcing team in supplier identification, analysis, and maintenance
• Knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Purchasing functions with minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in an SSC (Shared Service Centers) organization
• Experience in the Purchase to Pay processes, Operational awareness of all applicable US SOX & Operational controls for your area and ability to demonstrate a strong compliance-oriented mindset
• Actively work with core team members, internal customers/business partners, and distribution team members to build effective working relationships

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in P2P or Finance function in SSC/BPO environment
• Ability to work in global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines as well as external team members
• Ability to proactively & effectively resolve process and technology problems
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables
• Able to respond flexibly to customer needs, effectively managing expectations
• Proven control orientation based on prior operational business roles
• Proficient in MS Office tools, ERP tool (experience in SAP preferred), experience in ServiceNow is a plus
• Proficient in English is mandatory
• Knowledge of German, both spoken and written, is essential for this role

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0-10%
• Location: Elanco Solution Center Sp.z o.o., rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2b, Warszawa, Poland - Hybrid Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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