Accounts Payable Associate, Accounting Shared Services

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

We are seeking motivated Accounts Payable Associates to join our new Shared Service Center team. You will support Magna in optimizing global financial operations in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, and contributing to the harmonization of AP processes across countries such as Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Italy, and Switzerland.
 

Main Duties

• Process vendor invoices and execute payments in a timely and accurate manner
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to Accounts Payable
•  Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. Procurement, Controlling, HR, IT)
• Contribute to documentation and standardization of AP procedures
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding AP transactions

Education

• Completed commercial education or equivalent qualification in finance, accounting, or business administration

Work Experience

• Initial experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting preferred
• Experience in a Shared Service Center or international environment is a plus

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and affinity for numbers
• Hands-on mentality and proactive approach
• Team player with good communication skills
• Structured and independent working style
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Good English skills (written and oral); German or other languages beneficial 

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.