ap Accountant | spanish speakingLear Corporation

LEAR CORPORATION
 
Is currently looking for:
 
AP ACCOUNTANT | SPANISH SPEAKING
 
Job Descriptions:
Ensure timely and appropriate recording of all transactions in accounts payables.
Analyze AP related issues (e.g.: incorrect invoicing and incorrect supplier data) and solves issues independently following the exception handling process.
Ensure fulfilment of company obligations to third parties  and employees based on established procedures and guidelines.
Provide monthly and on request analyses and reports to the AP Team Lead/Supervisor and internal customers.
Create and maintain close working relationship with the internal customers.
Contribute to improving vendor relationships together with the internal customers.
Handles questions from internal customers on A/P related topics and ensures correct follow-up
Reinforces purchase order procedure to the internal customers.
Back-up peer AP Associates.
Proactively challenge the processes and procedure in place, and work closely with all teams to continually refine work methods in order to meet the demands set by the team.
Identify opportunities and escalate potential system and process improvements in order to promote continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
Follow up and solve exception handling regarding AP issues (including contacting vendors).
Support both internal and external audits to ensure internal control and Sarbanes Oxley requirements are being met.
Actively participate in projects assigned (if any)
Qualifications:
Able to speak, read, and write in Spanish Language
Has previous experience in a accounts payable process and some exposure to a Shared Service environment.
A good understanding of the Purchase to Pay processes is preferred. Practical experience of ERP and PC-based computer systems is required.
Experience with the creation of Key Performance Indicators is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills and be results oriented with a proven track record of successfully participating on high performing teams, working effectively with different organizational functions and departments.
Demonstrates analytical skills to solve day-to-day problems.
Is able to work on different tasks at the same time.
Knows how to prioritize and get things done (manage own workload).
Able to work independently, be a self starter and work with deadlines.
Manage and be aware of mutual dependencies between processes, people and organizational units.
Able to work and adapt in a changing environment.
Constructive thinker focused on improving day-to-day work.
Demonstrated capability to quickly learn to work with systems and processes, being open and flexible to changes.
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Applications - Excel, Word
Has knowledge in ERP systems

1 Year or less Experience