Accounts Payable Specialist I

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health and operational efficiency of our organization. Is responsible for managing and processing all incoming invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. The AP Specialist collaborates closely with various departments to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Invoice Management: Efficiently process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Verify invoice details, match invoices to purchase orders, and ensure timely processing.
• Reconciliation Tasks: Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accounts are balanced and discrepancies are promptly addressed. Cross-reference financial records and resolve any inconsistencies.
• Query Resolution: Address and resolve queries related to invoices and purchase orders, including discrepancies in delivery, pricing, or payments. Communicate with suppliers and internal departments to clarify issues and ensure timely resolutions.
• Documentation: Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and filing systems. Archive documents systematically for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Respond promptly and professionally to communications from internal and external stakeholders via email, phone or post. Manage purchase order rejections and provide clear, concise information to resolve any issues.
• Collaborative Support: Work closely with the AP team to maintain smooth operations and provide support as needed. Share knowledge and assist colleagues during high-volume periods.
• Project Assistance: Contribute to less complex projects, bringing fresh ideas and innovative solutions. Assist with process improvements and other departmental initiatives.
• Team Involvement: Actively participate in team activities, taking on additional tasks to support colleagues and manage workload. Attend team meetings and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned, leveraging its capabilities to support the team and company objectives. Adapt to changing priorities and take on ad-hoc tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Autonomous & Self-Driven: Ability to work independently, taking ownership of assigned tasks, proactively managing daily priorities, and effectively troubleshooting day-to-day issues.
• Language Proficiency: Strong professional working proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP Experience: Prior hands-on experience working with Oracle Financials or other major enterprise ERP systems.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days and 4 volunteer days paid off. 
• Multisport card at a reduced price. 
• Meal contribution. 
• Monthly contribution 1000 CZK/month in the form of credits on your Benefit plus card with cafeteria system where you can choose from wide range of activities/benefits from Health, Sports, Travel, Wellness, Development, Culture up to company Language courses. 
• Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments. 
• Annual bonuses based on financial results. 
• Yearly salary increases according to individual performance. 
• Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra. 
• Free beverages and fruit days (coffee, tea, milk available in our kitchenette). 
• Life & Pension insurance contribution. 
• New modern and multifunctional workplace at Vlněna Office park in the city centre.
• Discount at our partners (Banks, HP, Dell, Microsoft Office).

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 3% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

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