AP/AR Accountant Medior

The AP/AR Accountant is a vital role within the Accountancy & Collections Department aimed at managing and ensuring accurate financial transactions related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The main objective is to maintain reliable financial data while effectively contributing to the monthly closing process.

Main responsibilities include: following up on dealer accounts and Accounts Payable supplier accounts, including open items, overdue balances, and payment discrepancies; reviewing, validating, and processing supplier invoices, credit notes, and other accounting documents in compliance with internal procedures; monitoring Accounts Receivable input and ensuring timely posting of invoices, credit notes, and incoming payments; performing account analyses and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and documenting corrective measures; engaging with dealers and internal contacts to follow up on outstanding receivables, including sending reminders and clarifications on payments; supporting month-end closing processes such as AP/AR reconciliation, ageing reviews, accruals, and financial reporting; and contributing to ongoing process improvements, internal controls, and specific projects.

Key requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent practical experience; relevant experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable, especially with dealer or supplier account follow-up; strong analytical mindset with an emphasis on accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail; fluency in Dutch and French, with proficiency in English; good knowledge of SAP and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; and knowledge of IFRS norms.

Nice to have: experience with vendor management systems; certification in accounting or finance-related disciplines; and experience implementing process improvements in accounting functions.

Other details: Location is Brussels area; team structure is collaborative involving internal and external entities; reporting lines to the head of the Accountancy & Collections Department. This is a hybrid role (workLocationType: Hybrid) in Belgium (addressCountry: BE), for the Automotive industry, with a duration of 1-3 months, start ASAP, seniority Mid level, and status Open.