Accounts Payable Specialist

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. Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle for the assigned jurisdiction .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the purchase-to-pay cycle, including vendor invoice processing, reconciliation, and compliance with local tax regulations. Proficient in SAP FI and familiar with Spanish VAT rules and payment infrastructure.

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Accounts Payable ManagementSAP FI ExperienceHigh-Volume Invoice ProcessingSpanish VAT ComplianceShared Services Centre Experience

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingVendor ReconciliationAccrualsGR/IR ReconciliationBalance Sheet ClearingPayment RunsAccounts Payable ReportingSII System KnowledgeVAT DeductibilityProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPSEPA Credit TransfersDomestic Banking Platforms

Industry Keywords

Purchase LedgerProcure-to-PayB2B ServicesManufacturingFinance Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle for the assigned jurisdiction
Receive, validate, code, and process vendor invoices using purchase orders, delivery notes, and approval workflows
Manage invoice approvals and proactively chase approvers to prevent payment delays
Execute weekly or bi-weekly payment runs and authorized urgent payments
Maintain vendor master data in SAP
Handle vendor queries, payment status, invoice discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and credit notes
Build professional relationships with key vendors and escalate unresolved disputes
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve open items before closing
Perform month-end accounts payable close activities, including accruals, GR/IR reconciliation, and balance sheet clearing
Reconcile the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger
Support internal and external audits with documentation and reconciliations
Prepare weekly accounts payable aging reports and flag overdue or disputed items
Track and report DPO by vendor and payment category
Provide accounts payable data for the working capital dashboard and cash flow forecast
Follow accounts payable procedures and SLAs and identify process gaps
Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements
Participate in process improvement initiatives and maintain process documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years in accounts payable, purchase ledger, or procure-to-pay in a structured finance environment
Experience processing high-volume invoices with multi-level approval workflows
SAP FI (A/P module) experience preferred
Experience in a Shared Services Centre or centralized finance hub is a differentiator
Background in industrial, manufacturing, or B2B services is preferred
Solid understanding of Spanish VAT (IVA) rules: invoice requirements under the SII system, self-assessed VAT on intra-EU services, and VAT deductibility
Familiarity with Spanish payment infrastructure: SEPA credit transfers, direct debit (SEPA B2B/Core), and domestic banking platforms
Spanish native or bilingual (primary working language)
English B2

Benefits

Comp & perks

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