About Parker:

As the global leader in motion and control technologies, Parker thrives when our products and solutions solve our customers' challenges.

A career at Parker offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. A Parker employee makes a positive impact on the world, and in turn, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees. As a part of the global corporation Parker Hannifin (ESSC) is responsible for the transfer, implementation, and optimization of processes in the field of finance and accounting. We support Parker Hannifin's locations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Currently, ESSC employs over 300 employees in accounting and other departments.

Junior AP Accountant with English entails dealing with customers' inquiries and providing a high quality of internal customer service. While reporting to AP Team leader, in this role you will also support local controllers in month-end closing activities.

What are your responsibilities:

 

• Verifying and accurate processing of particular accounting transactions in order to ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with their terms
   
• Assuring invoice compliance with tax/legal rules and accounting standards
   
• Monitoring process performance related KPIs and metrics to identify potential opportunities for improvements
   
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with Suppliers and Local Business Units
   
• Contacting internal partners from different countries to obtain required information/approvals
   
• Resolving discrepancies by cooperation with business partners and vendors

What makes you a good fit for this role?

 

• Higher education, preferably in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics
   
• Experience in a similar role will be an advantage
   
• Good knowledge of English (min. B1/B2)
   
• Focus on results and pay attention to details
   
• Ability to work within tight operational deadlines and handle a number of tasks and priorities
   
• Closing monthly accounting periods to ensure that all information is entered into the company’s accounting ledger accurately and make corrections as needed

What will you find in Parker?

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Private Medical Care (Lux Med) and life insurance.
• Language classes.
• Flexible Working time (you can start your work day between 6.00 – 10.00).
• Annual Bonus
• Referral program with great referral bonuses- to grow the community with people dear to you
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, financial consulting, etc.).
• E- learning platform.
• Recognition Award Program.
• Additional benefits like: Cinema tickets, Sodexo pre-paid cards, Multisport, Christmas bonus, holiday subsidy, etc

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.