Accounts Payable/General Ledger Europe (m/f/d)

SGL Business Services (SBS), located in Alhos Vedros, Portugal, is a key Shared Services Center of the SGL Carbon Group. Since 2016, SBS has been delivering high-quality support in Finance, Procurement and IT to multiple global sites.

Driven by a collaborative and dedicated team, SBS is committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and creating value across the SGL Carbon network.
 

Join SGL Business Services in Alhos Vedros/Lisbon!
 
We are currently offering an exciting temporary opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Finance team as:
 
Accounts Payable/General Ledger Europe (m/f/d) 
 
Your Responsibilities:
As a member of our accounting department, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Your main duties will include:

• Processing all accounts payable tasks efficiently and on time
• Verifying amounts, payment terms, and VAT compliance
• Accurately coding down payments and invoices to the correct general ledger accounts
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate vendor records
• Working with vendors and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, ensure cash discounts and/or confirm payment of outstanding invoices
• Investigating and resolving issues related to vendor accounts through phone, email, or written correspondence
• Collaborating with global production sites and corporate functions;
• Performing regular and ad-hoc General Ledger postings
• Analyzing and reconciling assigned General Ledger accounts
• Supporting month-end closing activities and financial reporting

Your Profile:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive team member with the following qualifications:

• A university degree in Management, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Fluency in English (mandatory); additional languages such as German, Portuguese, Italian, or Polish are a plus
• Proven experience with SAP (mandatory)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through with attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to internal and external stakeholders
• A team player who can also work independently

What We Offer:

• A dynamic role in an international environment
• A strong culture of feedback and continuous improvement
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Employee Assistance Program for personal support
• Exclusive employee discounts through corporate benefits platforms