Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims within a new Finance Shared Services Center in Lisbon. The role supports the company’s international operations by handling end‑to‑end payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and financial analytics while maintaining strong internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non‑PO) in SAP, adhering to accounting policies, procurement rules, and tax requirements.
• Execute standard payment runs and manage urgent, void, or special payment requests.
• Resolve invoice exceptions by coordinating with Procurement, business requestors, and vendors.
• Perform vendor statement and trade creditor reconciliations, ensuring balance accuracy.
• Support assigned countries/entities with invoice processing, month‑end reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Administer travel & expense (T&E) processes, validate employee expenses, and prepare T&E reporting.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all AP and T&E activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Procure‑to‑Pay processes, including automation initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience processing vendor invoices and payments in a finance shared‑services environment.
• Familiarity with SAP for accounts payable transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting policies, procurement rules, and tax compliance.
• Ability to perform vendor reconciliations and month‑end closing activities.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Required skills

• SAP