AP Accountant (w/m/x)

at  Jacobs

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We are a global engineering firm that offers comprehensive technical consulting, design, and project management services. We work with clients from the public and private sectors, helping them achieve strategic goals and challenges.
For our Global Delivery Organization (GDO) in Krakow we are currently looking for a AP Accountant.
This position is ultimately responsible for day-to-day accounting of project financials throughout the project’s life cycle in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company’s procedures. The aim of this role is to support the operations teams in the project billing process and ensure that month-end reporting is applied accurately following the timescales required.

• Preparing and processing vendor and inter-company electronic transfers, payments, and check requests, ensuring that they are made timely, accurately, and within Jacobs’ SOX guidelines
• Working with financial institutions and Treasury Team to create new accounts for Accounts Payable payments
• Facilitating testing and set up of new payment formats within Oracle financial system
• Continuing to evaluate processes to find efficiencies and possible system/process automation
• Utilizing possessed accounting knowledge and experience in assisting GBS GL teams in the process or reconciling GL accounts related somehow to the AP area (e.g., bank accounts, credit cards, job shoppers, OMI drafts, etc.)
• Assisting other team members as needed to act as cross-functional backup and support
• Responding to all vendor inquiries, including the most complex ones
• Supporting the Tax department with the Escheatment process (the process of returning lost or unclaimed property to the government)
• Cooperating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and problems related to the AP area
• Performing Month End Closing activities to assure completeness and accuracy of the Accounts Payable information
• Performing anti-bribery and anti-corruption checks against respective regulations
• Being able to independently prepare and provide supporting documentation for audits (without the need for extensive review from the higher-level employees or team leader)
• Assisting with other projects as needed (including transition of additional processes to GDO, participation in process improvement activities such as testing and implementation)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Good understanding of the fundamental accounting theories, principles, and concepts obtained through formal education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economy), and/or through appropriate accounting-related certifications, OR Considerable experience in Accounts Payable or other relevant roles/areas
• Understanding of the key financial metrics, business procedures, and risk management approaches to ensure that all activities ultimately increase the level of service to our clients and the company’s profitably
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, perform assigned tasks in line with existing procedures and work instructions, identify deviations from the standard process
• Ability to cooperate with more senior staff on finding a resolution to identified issues and address them based on the guidance and directions received
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English
• Experience with ERP systems – Oracle (preferred), SAP, or similar
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel

We Offer:

• Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
• Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing)
• Modern office in attractive location