AR accountant

The O2C Accountant ensures the department operates efficiently thorough the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable, collection, non-trade billing, dispute management and credit management activities, with all queries (internal and external) addressed promptly and thoroughly. This role plays a crucial role in supporting the O2C team by analysing data related to the Order-to-Cash cycle.

This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the financial processes.

• Accurately input and maintain customer and transaction data in the financial systems.
• Ensure all records are up-to-date and compliant with company policies
• Post customer payments (both bank and cash payment transaction), confirming cleared funds and ensuring accurate allocation, investigate and resolve any discrepancies
• Full accountability and ownership of the cleared funds process, investigating, and resolving internal and external customer and supplier issues
• Liaison with internal and external customers to maximize on time payments and minimize associated business disruption
• Perform proactive housekeeping activities in a timely manner, with emphasis on identifying areas for improvement and working with stakeholders to address these.
• Execution of creating and amending credit limits, risk data and associated records
• Monitor outstanding receivables, preparing follow-up communication for overdue accounts.
• Process incoming payments, ensuring accurate allocation to customer accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies in payment postings as needed.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and records for audit purposes
• Analyse O2C data to identify trends, issues and opportunities for process enhancements.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at optimizing O2C processes, providing insights based on operational experiences and data analysis.
• Participate in Month end closing activities and assure the deadlines.
• Participate in Internal controls preparation and mitigation the risks
• Actively participate in the new projects, system implementations
• Prepare required data for internal and external Audits and interacting with auditors providing support and evidence.

1. Customer Focus
   • Ability to build strong relationships, meet and exceed customer expectations, dealing promptly with customer concerns
   • Ability to understand the needs of internal and external customers
   • Takes full ownership and accountability of issues to resolution, understanding when to escalate
2. Operational Focus
   • Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively to achieve targets in a timely and efficient manner; consults colleagues and refers appropriately
   • Ability to find simple solutions for complex problems and work effectively to resolve customer issues and drive win-win outcomes
   • Ability to accurately work with and understand high volumes of data, taking clear and decisive action to resolve any issues
3. Business Focus
   • Able to evidence pride and enthusiasm for their work
   • Can-do attitude, ability to meet deadlines
   • Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance the end-customer experience
4. People Focus
   • Sets high standards for self and others; works effectively in partnership with all colleagues; supports with actions that secure achievement of business objectives
5. Revenue/Finance Focus
   • Ability to adapt and learn new tools and techniques, and willingness to embrace opportunities for change

• Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, International Business, or related fields.
• Specialization and/or master's degree in financial or administrative areas is a plus.
• +1 year of experience in Order to Cash.
• +2 years of experience in financial operations.
• Proficiency in Lithuanian and English (A2) is required.
• Knowledge in SAP, Navision and Manage Engine is valued Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Experience in Shared Services, experience in the Automotive sector is valued and experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.