Accounts Payable Accountant – Accounts Payable & closing – Brussels Region

As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you manage the complete accounts payable within an international organization. You process supplier invoices, organize payments, and ensure correct financial data and reconciliations.

In addition, you support periodic closings, cash flow planning, audits, and further optimization of financial processes.

Your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Accountant:

• You manage the full cycle from supplier invoice to payment.
• You check and post supplier invoices to the correct accounts.
• You organize weekly and monthly payment runs.
• You maintain supplier master data.
• You answer inquiries from suppliers and investigate discrepancies.
• You process expense reports according to internal guidelines.
• You support cash flow planning with accurate AP forecasts.
• You prepare and post supplier-related accruals.
• You support month-end and year-end closings.
• You reconcile payroll-related accruals for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
• You reconcile supplier accounts, accrued expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• You monitor overdue supplier debts and identify financial risks.
• You prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• You support VAT obligations and intercompany transactions.
• You contribute to process improvements, automation, and the implementation of financial systems.
• You help to further strengthen purchasing and approval processes.
• You hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• You have three to five years of experience within Accounts Payable or operational accounting.
• You have good knowledge of the full supplier cycle.
• You understand accrual accounting and periodic closing processes.
• You have experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• You possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• You work accurately and have great attention to detail.
• You can independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• You possess strong communication skills.
• You can collaborate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have professional proficiency in English.
• Experience within an international environment is a plus.
• You work proactively, structured, and responsibly.
• You are interested in process improvement and financial automation.