Analyst, Accounts Payable - German Bilingual

Dover Business Services (DBS) is looking for talented AP Analysts with German to join our new shared service center in Bucharest. Working within an emerging shared services organization, the AP Analyst with German is responsible for delivering timely and quality service to internal stakeholders and Dover suppliers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. As an AP Analyst, you will be responsible for communication with vendors (verbally and written), invoice processing, accounts reconciliations and issue resolution on account payable queries.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses across the manufacturing industry, and gain cross-functional experience in an entrepreneurial, team oriented-environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Answer to vendor queries verbally and written respecting the queries turnaround SLA
• Offer language/ local legislation support to Payments or VMD teams
• Process invoices, analyze and understand invoice matching errors, develop corrective action plans to remediate, eliminate, and reduce those errors; take initiative in issue resolution with groups such as Procurement and Receiving
• Interact with suppliers in a courteous and responsible manner, including determining appropriate occasions to reach out to Operating Company Procurement personnel for guidance in managing supplier relationships
• Recommend supplier data maintenance changes as identified during account payable processes
• Maintain productivity and meet service level agreements in a complex environment
• Issue resolution on debit balances and GRNI as well as follow-up with vendors, internal teams to close aged items
• Perform reconciliations on a regular basis
• Perform exception invoice processing, emergency payments and other check requests, while maintaining appropriate documentation and adhering to Dover processes
• Initiate and drive projects / improvements ideas for AP process improvement
• Backup during holiday periods for colleagues
• Strong ownership on closure of open queries and issue resolution with Key Vendors
• Participation to other tasks / internal projects assigned by direct manager

“Must Have” for the Job

• 1+ year proven AP experience
• Advanced level in German and English
• Good logic and analytical skills
• “Results Driven” and positive “can do” attitude
• Strong ownership and “out of the box” thinking

“Nice to have” for the Job

• Experience in SSC environment is considered a plus
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail
• Ability to understand and meet deadlines and produce accurate results
• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Eager to learn with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).