Junior AP Specialist

Junior AP Specialist

Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. Committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world. The Group manages a broad portfolio of complementary brands: Crown Workspace, Crown World Mobility, Crown Relocations, Crown Records Management, Crown Fine Art, Crown Logistics, and Crown Wine Cellars.

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We are hiring a Jr. AP Specialist in Prague

Position Statement

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable and Accounts Payable Team Leader, the Jr. Accounts Payable Specialist has broad exposure to the full cycle of accounting. This position must provide support and assistance for Billing, Cash Application, and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable activities.

The Jr. Accounts Payable Specialist assists with month and year end closing including working with outside CPA firm on year end activity.

 Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Administration

• General Ledger Reconciliations & preparation of schedules for Prepayments, General Accruals, etc.
• Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Verify, prepare and perform daily check runs and insurance claim requests as needed.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Initiate wires /ACHs payments and post payments to accounting systems
• Create Purchase Orders in Basware for annual blanket POs and assist users with PO requests.
• Ensure vendors are correctly set up in accounting systems including receipt of W9s
• Assist with intercompany billing processes.
• Assist in Month-end close, fixed asset register, depreciation schedules and property tax preparation.
• Monitor State registrations and filing requirements (business and vehicles).
• Manage Corporate credit card and expense reporting programs, including review of expense statements process and reimbursements
• Correspond with clients and vendors on a timely basis on issues relating to accounting, receipts and payments.
• Adhoc duties as assigned by the Manager.

 Aptitude, Knowledge and Qualifications

Aptitude

• Ensure tasks are completed within timelines to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display tact and discretion at all times.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Manage time, workload and dependably meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressured environment.
• Confident and can-do attitude.

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Accounting & Reporting softwares

Qualifications

• High school (Secondary school) with school leaving exam
• User level of Excel skill
• Advanced level of written and spoken English
• Self-driven, deadline-oriented attitude, cooperated, hardworking, reliable, willing to learn new things

What we offer:

• Interesting and challenging role in a friendly international environment
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme after probation period
• 5 weeks of paid annual leave
• 3 sick days
• 1 extra day off – birthday leave
• Multisport card
• Dynamic working environment in a leading international company
• Well-being Program (4 Psychological Counselling sessions provided as part of well being and mental health -access to online therapy via via call/chat/email- English speaking therapists also available
• Language courses (English/ German /French/ Czech for Foreigners) or travel allowance you can choose one of these 2 options, after completion of probation period
• Opportunity to join a global network of International business operations, work on international projects, join a Well-established international company with over 50 year history with a culture caring, learning, collaborating and sharing the same values at the same time.

Company Values

At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by.

• We are CARING about people and their experience
• Always DETERMINED to do our best and to always keep improving
• We are genuinely THERE when our customers and colleagues need us
• We encourage the SHARING of knowledge amongst each other
• We continuously remain OPEN-MINDED to stay innovative

Equal Employment Opportunity Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.