AP/AR Accountant

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Vianen, Netherlands

AP/AR Accountant

For our Finance Benelux team, located at our office in Vianen, we are looking for an AP/AR Accountant for 40 hours (Full-time) per week.

About us

Sonova Group, with its headquarters based in Stäfa, Switzerland, is an international, leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. We reach our customers through multiple channels, and this diversity allows them to benefit from our wide range of solutions such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, wireless communication products, digital solutions, and professional audiological care, in a way that best suits their individual needs. The brands Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, and Sennheiser are all part of the Sonova Group.

We envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations.

As an AP/AR Accountant you will manage the company's incoming (Accounts Receivable) and outgoing (Accounts Payable) payments, ensuring accurate processing, timely collections from customers, and prompt vendor payments to maintain healthy cash flow, involving invoice management, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and resolving discrepancies. Key tasks include processing invoices, generating customer bills, posting payments, reconciling bank statements, and communicating with vendors and clients, requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills for financial stability and operational smoothness.

You will be part of the Finance Benelux team and report to the Finance Director Benelux and will be collaborating with the broader scope of the International Sonova organization.

Responsibilities

AP tasks

Process and code invoices from Vendors, ensuring accuracy and timely payment

Reconcile Vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies

Review and process employee expense reports & credit card statements

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all Accounts Payable transactions

Work closely with internal departments and external Vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies

Payment run preparation

AR tasks

Preparing Customer invoices based on accounting procedures

Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges

Matching payments to invoice numbers or Sales orders

Processing credit notes and refunds

Handling Customer inquiries regarding billing issues

Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them (Dunning Process)

Managing Accounts Receivable ledger and Accounts Receivable files

Submitting daily reports to Management on Accounts Receivable analysis operations, including bi-weekly meetings with Sales department to discuss action items on Overdue amounts

Maintaining Customer accounts

Collecting Payments

Bad Dept provision

General

Bank reconciliations per Month-end Close

Intercompany reconciliation per Month-end Close

Assist with Month-end Close processes and provide support for Audits

Assist with Balance reconciliation documentation

Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

Profile

Accurate, attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Detail oriented and highly organized

Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks

Solid understanding of IFRS and applicable regulations, GAAP is a nice-to-have

Team player

Experience with Month-end Close is a nice-to-have

Profile requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

At least 1 years’ experience in accounting

Experience with financial systems / ERP-software and excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, Power BI is a nice-to-have

Fluent in both Dutch and English

Full-time availability strongly preferred, 36 or 32 hours is to be discussed

What we offer

A salary is in line with market standards and that matches your knowledge and experience

An attractive package of employee benefits

25 vacation days, plus the option to earn 4 additional days per year

A hybrid working model, with 60% of your time spent in the office and 40% working remotely

A culture of innovation

A wide range of training and development opportunities

For more information about our brands, hearing solutions, and services, please visit: www.sonova.nl

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

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