AP/AR Accountant

For our Finance Benelux team, located at our office in Vianen, we are looking for an AP/AR Accountant for 40 hours (Full-time) per week.

About us

Sonova Group, with its headquarters based in Stäfa, Switzerland, is an international, leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. We reach our customers through multiple channels, and this diversity allows them to benefit from our wide range of solutions such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communication products, digital solutions, and professional audiological care, in a way that best suits their individual needs. The brands Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, and Sennheiser are all part of the Sonova Group.

We envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations.

As an AP/AR Accountant you will manage the company's incoming (Accounts Receivable) and outgoing (Accounts Payable) payments, ensuring accurate processing, timely collections from customers, and prompt vendor payments to maintain healthy cash flow, involving invoice management, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and resolving discrepancies. Key tasks include processing invoices, generating customer bills, posting payments, reconciling bank statements, and communicating with vendors and clients, requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills for financial stability and operational smoothness.

You will be part of the Finance Benelux team and report to the Finance Director Benelux and will be collaborating with the broader scope of the International Sonova organization.

Responsibilities

1. AP tasks

• Process and code invoices from Vendors, ensuring accuracy and timely payment
• Reconcile Vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Review and process employee expense reports & credit card statements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all Accounts Payable transactions
• Work closely with internal departments and external Vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies
• Payment run preparation

1. AR tasks

• Preparing Customer invoices based on accounting procedures
• Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges
• Matching payments to invoice numbers or Sales orders
• Processing credit notes and refunds
• Handling Customer inquiries regarding billing issues
• Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them (Dunning Process)
• Managing Accounts Receivable ledger and Accounts Receivable files
• Submitting daily reports to Management on Accounts Receivable analysis operations, including bi-weekly meetings with Sales department to discuss action items on Overdue amounts
• Maintaining Customer accounts
• Collecting Payments
• Bad Dept provision

1. General

• Bank reconciliations per Month-end Close
• Intercompany reconciliation per Month-end Close
• Assist with Month-end Close processes and provide support for Audits
• Assist with Balance reconciliation documentation
• Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

Profile

• Accurate, attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Solid understanding of IFRS and applicable regulations, GAAP is a nice-to-have
• Team player
• Experience with Month-end Close is a nice-to-have

Profile requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• At least 1 years’ experience in accounting
• Experience with financial systems / ERP-software and excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, Power BI is a nice-to-have
• Fluent in both Dutch and English
• Full-time availability strongly preferred, 36 or 32 hours is to be discussed

What we offer

• A salary is in line with market standards and that matches your knowledge and experience
• An attractive package of employee benefits
• 25 vacation days, plus the option to earn 4 additional days per year
• A hybrid working model, with 60% of your time spent in the office and 40% working remotely
• A culture of innovation
• A wide range of training and development opportunities

For more information about our brands, hearing solutions, and services, please visit: www.sonova.nl