Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability.
We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple endmarkets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
An Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist manages the full-cycle AP process, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliation. Resolve complex discrepancies, maintain internal controls, and support month-end close. Proficiency in ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle), strong Excel skills, and a focus on process improvements
Essential Job Functions
Invoice Processing: Receive, verify, and register vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and 3-way matching with Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts.
Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile vendor statements and general ledger accounts monthly. Perform weekly review GR/IR and aging report analysis.
Payments & Treasury: Prepare weekly/monthly payment proposals (e.g., electronic payments, Fides transfers) and process payments within due dates. · Vendor Management: Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies in invoices, and manage vendor queries regarding payments.
Month-End Closing: Accrue expenses, prepare AP aging reports, and assist with accruals and account reconciliations.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal control policies and local tax requirements (e.g., Input Tax).
Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with financial policies and tax regulations
Qualifications and Experience
Experience: Usually, 24 months to 3+ years of experience in accounts payable.
Technical Skills: Understand accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and intermediate-to- advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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