Senior Accounts Payable Associate, Accounting Shared Services
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Magna. Belgrade · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Review supplier invoices, arrange accurate payments and investigate differences in vendor account balances
- Handle Accounts Payable close tasks and contribute to monthly, quarterly and year-end finance closes
- Coordinate with Procurement, Controlling, HR and IT, while answering supplier and internal transaction questions
- Guide new team members, allocate tasks and help the Team Lead track workload and service levels
- Improve AP procedures, support automation and new controls, and take part in process transitions
What you bring
- At least three years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience
- A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or another listed field
- Working English across written and spoken communication, at intermediate level or higher
- A solid grasp of the full Procure-to-Pay process
Who this fits
This senior associate role suits someone who can work independently, resolve escalated invoice and payment questions, and help coordinate a team. Shared services or international experience is a plus; additional European languages and SAP knowledge are also advantages.
From the employer
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.Job Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Process and review vendor invoices and execute payments in a timely and accurate manner
Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to Accounts Payable
Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal controls
Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. Procurement, Controlling, HR, IT)
Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to documentation and standardization of AP procedures
Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding AP transactions
Perform AP month-end closing activities.
Support onboarding and coaching new members of team
Coordination of task distribution among members of the team
Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
Support implementation of new tools, procedures and controls
Participate in transition, migration and standardization projects
Assist Team Lead in monitoring workload and service levels
Resolve escalated queries related to invoices and payments.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Administration
Work Experience
3+ years experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting
Experience in a Shared Service Center or international environment is a plus
Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong attention to detail and affinity for numbers
Hands-on mentality and proactive approach
Team player with good communication skills
Structured and independent working style
Problem solving skills
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office package proficiency
SAP (FI/MM) knowledge considered as advantage
Experience with workflow and invoice management tool is an advantage
Language Requirements
English – intermediate to advanced level (written and spoken).
German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, Polish or other European languages are considered an advantage.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / PermanentGroup:
Magna Corporate
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