Accounts Payable Specialist with Italian

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The AP/Procure to Pay Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely execution of various Accounts Payable tasks in
one of the below areas in a dynamic and fast-paced GBS environment. All tasks must be executed in
compliance with Zimmer Biomet policies and guidelines.

How You'll Create Impact

• Deliver worldworld-class active customer service to internal and external stakeholders while adhering to company policies and procedures;
• Responsibility over Vendor invoice entry and processing, accurate from tax and cost perspective according to local country regulations;
• Support PTP processes to ensure operational success (i.e. vendor creation is timely, invoices match to PO's correctly, invoices route to the appropriate coders for non-PO invoices, etc.);
• Resolve matching discrepancies, clearing Vendors, monitor and reconcile aging PTP data
• Supporting internal stakeholders with the use of the invoice approval tools
• Follow up with requestors/buyers and approvers
• Management and Issue resolution with GR /IR
• Close collaboration with IT Teams during system upgrades and improvements (new systemsImplementation)
• Reconciliation of GL Accounts (Vendor subledgers, Credit Cards , bank statements etc.)
• Monitor and reconcile aging PTP activity
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AP processes & technologies ( SAP , Ariba, Xflow, VIM )
• Execution of monthly operational closing financial transactions in assigned entities, in due time to ensure timely processing and compliance with company's SOPs and closing calendar;
• Supporting PTP GBS Team in activities related to accounting periods closings;
• Accruals preparation, concur and parked invoices

What Makes You Stand Out

• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible
• Able to work accurately under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail and withdraw conclusions
• Strong communication interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels inthe organization
• Strong understanding of accounting principles , taxes
• Strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities
• Good Computer and typing skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently, creatively and efficiently, taking responsibility for given tasks

Your Background

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance or related field is preferred
• 1-3 Years of relevant work experience
• Advanced education in accountancy or taxes is a plus
• Experience in SAP ERP is a plus
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred experience in accounts payable processing
• Experience with automation tools is a plus
• Ability to read, write and speak English plus Italian fluently

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability