Overview:
As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing the quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 9.700 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 100 locations on all continents.
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We are currently offering a new opportunity at the Bruker Business Support Center (BSC), located in Porto, Portugal. Fueled by a talented and dedicated workforce, the BSC provides Accounting business services for Bruker Corporation throughout the EMEA Region. Consider expanding your capabilities with the BSC and become an integral part of a continuously growing and dynamic team that delivers sustainable value.
Responsibilities:

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialists support day-to-day operations in collaboration with Team Leads and Business Partners. Responsible for conducting assigned process activities and actively support issue resolution or escalate incidents to Team Leads and Managers, where appropriate. Assist Team Leads as needed, and actively assist Business Partners on their requests.

• Responsible for execution of operational sub-process according to Team Lead directives
• Maintaining Accounts Receivable ledger
• Matching of incoming payments
• Resolving mismatches and handling inquiries
• Preparing Accounts Receivable reporting
• Analyze customer account balances and perform risk assessment if needed
• Managing and processing disputes and deductions
• Corresponding and negotiating with customers
• Managing write-offs and provisions
• Ensure that SOX/Internal controls are performed timely and in line standards
• Ensure that SOX and reporting template are correctly updated as per business needs
• Support Team Lead and Internal Control team in audit activities
• SME for particular process activities
• Proactive resolution of day-to-day issues and escalate service incidents to Team Lead
• Assists in implementation of activities to streamline and standardize operations, including operational metrics
• Assists Team Lead as needed; participate in special projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Receivable work experience required
• Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable processes; ideally knowledge in P2P process
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally in written and oral English plus Italian (min. B2 level)
• MS Office with advanced Excel skills
• Very good knowledge of SAP ERP and/or Microsoft Dynamics Navision + ideally SAP ER
• Experience in multiple transitions of work from one part of the organization to another is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work on and own initiatives
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, then make clear and timely decisions
• Self-reliance and ability to escalate appropriately
• Strong organizational skills, be open-minded and receptive to change
• Availability to travel, including maintaining valid passport

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and other protected characteristics.
Bruker BSC-Porto offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity to learn and grow within an international and dynamic work environment.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions

• Responsible for execution of operational sub-process according to Team Lead directives
• Maintaining Accounts Receivable ledger
• Matching of incoming payments
• Resolving mismatches and handling inquiries
• Preparing Accounts Receivable reporting
• Analyze customer account balances and perform risk assessment if needed
• Managing and processing disputes and deductions
• Corresponding and negotiating with customers
• Managing write-offs and provisions
• Ensure that SOX/Internal controls are performed timely and in line standards
• Ensure that SOX and reporting template are correctly updated as per business needs
• Support Team Lead and Internal Control team in audit activities
• SME for particular process activities
• Proactive resolution of day-to-day issues and escalate service incidents to Team Lead
• Assists in implementation of activities to streamline and standardize operations, including operational metrics
• Assists Team Lead as needed; participate in special project