Accounts Payable Query Analyst - Spanish speaker

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for an RTP Query Analyst. This position is hybrid and located in Budapest.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a Query Analyst is to support the third-party vendor query management and incoming calls in a timely and high-quality professional manner. Daily prioritization needs to be based on query date: keeping the aging below 3 days. Issues with high priority needs to be handled timely and solving them before end of the day.

• Handle internal queries and calls and also need to collaborate with other departments as well by facilitating discussion with suppliers and colleagues.
• Support Invoice processors colleagues while processing independently all types of invoices and financial documents timely and accurately which relates to RTP scope.
• Keep deadlines and manage reports related to day-to-day operations of the department.
• Follow the policies and work instructions, use LEAN and CI approach and also use End-to-End process mindset and be proactive in communication.
• Work in accordance with compliance requirements and recognize possible compliance failures.

What You Will Do

• Handle incoming supplier queries (calls and emails)
• Receive other incoming queries (calls and emails) from internal and external end users
• Take ownership of finding resolutions to all queries in a timely and accurate manner
• Investigate root causes in cooperation with other departments thus enabling effective resolution and eliminating recurring issues
• Perform requested corrections and complete requests from other teams/departments/colleagues
• Respect compliance procedures and provide assistance and supporting documentation upon audit or managerial request to avoid audit failure
• Provide assistance in the investigation and resolution of discrepancies within the payment process
• Perform and follow up on country specific tasks, such as Edoc reconciliation, DICOM, Boletas, custom agencies, Factoring etc.
• Support and back-up Invoice Processor team.
• Frequent follow-up on MDG requests to reach resolution as soon as possible
• Request and follow up manual payment requests /off-cycle payment requests
• Eliminate 'R' blocked items, keep aging below 60 days
• Support job transitions
• Proactively start and support continuous improvement activities
• Provide on-the-job trainings to newcomers
• Act as a back-up for specific TC tasks
• By the end of probation period, candidate must have full understanding of RTP processes and their effects within the department and complete competency check at a minimum level of 85%

What You Bring

Required:

• Minimum 2 years in the relevant field (RTP/ AP, accounting or finance)
• Advanced communication level in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Solid understanding of the RTP processes
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Logical thinking and pay attention to the details under pressure
• High tolerance for monotony
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills
• Good analytical skills

Preferred:

• College or university degree preferably in Finance/Accountancy
• Other European language knowledge (preferably German)
• SAP Knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

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