Accountant (Cash Application/Billing)

For our Client, a European‑headquartered international food company and a market leader in the frozen bakery segment across Europe and APAC, we are supporting the recruitment for the Accountant (Cash Application/Billing).

The Accounts Receivable Accountants perform O2C (Order-to-Cash) activities for the newly established Business Service Organisation in Wrocław, Poland. They will be responsible for Transactional Operations: Collections, Billing Management, Dispute Management and Cash Application, as well as proposing and driving the most effective and efficient ways of working through process standardisation and optimalisation.
The O2C Accountant will be responsible for the respective country or number of countries/clusters in the EMEA region.

Key responsibilities include:
▪ Contacting the customer regarding past due items
▪ Reviewing the list of blocked orders and taking appropriate actions (OTC Accountant (Cash Application) / Europe Business Service Centre)
▪ Processing Billing requests (invoices, debit notes, credit notes)
▪ Managing customer enquiries or disputes
▪ Applying customer payments to invoices and accounts.
▪ Monitoring and resolving applied / unidentified payments
▪ Preparing proposals for accounting adjustments (write-offs, reclasses)
▪ Maintaining and controlling clearing accounts
▪ Supporting internal and external audits
▪ Participating in process improvement and continuous improvement projects
▪ Processing Direct Debits
▪ Bank Accounts reconciliation
▪ Performing month‑end close activities
▪ Creating, updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
▪ Reporting
▪ Training new employees or supporting cross-training

Technical skills
▪ Processing in ERPs (SAP)
▪ Knowledge of MS Office
▪ Ability to work with bank statement formats
▪ Understanding of accounting principles

Language skills
▪ Fluent in English and Polish (advanced working proficiency required)
▪ Knowledge of other European languages is a plus

Education requirements
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting or similar would be an asset
Required job experience
▪ Prior work experience with execution of Accounts Receivable processes (would be an asset)
▪ Work experience in a Shared Service Finance organisation is preferred
▪ Experience working with high transaction volumes is beneficial.
▪ Exposure to process transitions or migrations (nice to have).

Key Skills
▪ Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
▪ Attention to detail and accuracy
▪ Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach
▪ Understanding of OTC processes (Collections, Billing, Disputes, Cash App)
▪ Effective communication and strong cooperation skills
▪ Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
▪ Great team player

• Grow in a dynamic, evolving environment with a role that offers real development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements - a hybrid work model with an office in Wrocław.
• Benefit from extra paid days off each year.
• Access comprehensive medical care for you and your family.
• Stay active with a Multisport card.
• Feel secure with life insurance for you and your close ones.

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