Senior Accountant Supervisor ITALY (contabilità fornitori)

at  Xylem

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Mandatory qualifications required:

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable Accounting experience
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Proficient analytical skills and data analysis ability with the background and a deep knowledge of business systems applications.
• Concrete experience in managing a team, as well as working independently with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; Good follow through skills
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports effectivel

Preferred Qualifications but not Mandatory:

• Previous experience in Manager role
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory/compliance requirements a plus
• Procurement experience
• ERP system and application experience using Invoice to Pay workflow tools

For our manufacturing plant with over 800 employees in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) , we are seeking a Senior Accountant Supervisor. The senior accountant supervisor plays a key role in the day to day activities of the Invoice to Pay (I2P) team, supporting the business by ensuring transactions are processed in time and in line with business process standards. Insuring to deliver high levels of customer service. This individual reports to I2P Manager and will work closely with finance team members, Procurement and other key stakeholders of the assigned units.
The role requires a self-driven, enthusiastic and highly motivated professional capable of working in a fast paced environment while collaborating with various business stakeholders in managing the day-to-day operation. It’s also required a good skill related to problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a point of contact for the business for Purchase to Pay (P2P) transaction processing
• Serve as interface with internal and external parties for escalation and problem resolution pertaining to Purchase Orders, Goods/Services Receiving and Invoicing to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments
• Support Accounting leadership in problem solving and fact finding analysis
• Provide local and regional support to end-users on finance policies and procedures
• Support I2P analysts in day by day activities
• Serve as central request point for guidance and assistance regarding supplier additions and/or updates to the Vendor Data Master
• Review I2P Transaction activities, including processing invoices, and supplier statements reconciliation
• Support month end close activities, as needed
• Partner with key stakeholders by translating feedback into process improvement recommendations
• Serve as change agent as new technologies and processes are introduced
• Supervise user acceptance testing for system upgrades and changes
• Providing ad-hoc reporting for leadership, effectively communicating with our business partners and participating in special or cross-functional projects.
• Assist with providing requested information for internal and external auditors

Mandatory qualifications required:

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable Accounting experience
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Proficient analytical skills and data analysis ability with the background and a deep knowledge of business systems applications.
• Concrete experience in managing a team, as well as working independently with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; Good follow through skills
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports effectively

Preferred Qualifications but not Mandatory:

• Previous experience in Manager role
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory/compliance requirements a plus
• Procurement experience
• ERP system and application experience using Invoice to Pay workflow tools.

LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
CONTRACT: Permanent, full time
BENEFITS: Smartworking 2 days per week, company bonus, company canteen
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world