LET’S TALK ABOUT THE JOB!
As Accounts Payable Accountant you will service Shurgard’s operations, development and construction businesses. You report to the Accounting Manager and will assist the Accounting Manager by performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounting transactions. These accounting activities include mainly cash, trade payable, inventory and inter-company related activities, but also some more general duties such as preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, monthly closings, year-end audit preparation.
You will have contact with most Support Centre teams (HR, IS, Real Estate, Operations, Tax, Legal, etc.) as well as with their suppliers.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES!
About your Accounting and Finance responsibilities:
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You support vendor file maintenance.
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You receive, verify, and register your accounts timely and errorless.
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You investigate and resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
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You generate reports and the maintain dashboards detailing the status of accounts payable and on purchase order status and any outstanding issues.
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You coordinate and respond to supplier inquiries while fostering strong and collaborative supplier relationships.
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You maintain bank records.
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You set invoices for payment.
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You prepare and execute payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
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You monitor and record inventory goods movements, including goods receipts, transfers, and write‑offs.
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You review and validate inventory adjustments, stock corrections, and count results.
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You assist in ensuring accurate valuation of inventory, including standard cost updates and variance analysis.
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You investigate and resolve enquiries from the stakeholders of your accounts (procurement staff, budget owner, Finance colleagues, etc.).
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You liaise with external service providers to ensure the smooth execution of your daily duties (e.g. banks, suppliers, domiciliation agents).
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You control the compliance of our internal approval procedures in all its aspects. You will take proper action if not respected.
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You prepare the reconciliation files (e.g. bank reconciliations, cash in transit, trade payables accounts, suspense accounts, inventory accounts).
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You assist with monthly closings (e.g. cash book ledger, account payable ledger, inventory, inter-company recharges).
You assist the Accounting Manager with a broad range of activities, including preparation of the financial statements and management reporting, ESG reporting, internal and external audits, and the organization and follow‑up of the accounting archives.
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