Accounts Payable Accountant

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About the opportunity

At QIAGEN, you play an important role in supporting our global finance operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. As an Accountant, Accounts Payable, you contribute to the efficient management of vendor invoices, payments, expense claims, and financial closing activities while maintaining compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Working within a collaborative global finance environment, you help deliver high-quality financial services, support vendor relationships, and drive operational excellence through attention to detail, process accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Employment type: 6 months contract (possible contract extension or absorption depending on performance and business requirement)

Your tasks include

• Process vendor invoices using two-way and three-way matching procedures while ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Review invoice documentation, validate coding, and facilitate approval workflows for invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
• Ensure goods receipts are appropriately recorded for purchase order invoices and reconcile vendor statements when required.
• Process vendor payments in accordance with agreed payment terms and company payment schedules, including urgent payment requests.
• Support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and offboarding activities while adhering to segregation of duties and internal control requirements.
• Review and process employee travel and expense claims through Concur, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely reimbursement.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities, including accrual preparation, SOX-related reporting, and participation in finance improvement projects.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related discipline.
• You must have 2 years of experience in end to end accounts payable process in a shared services or other high-volume transaction environments. Experience in supporting ANZ or other APAC countries would be an advantage.
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial transactions and records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning, and customer service.