Account specialist

The Account Specialist, directly reporting to the Finance Manager, is mainly responsible for:

• Support the Administration Team on accounting activities related to the active cycle;

• Participate in Italian and Network projects in the Finance area.

   

Responsabilities

• Invoicing and document management
  • Issuance of active invoices in compliance with internal policies and applicable tax regulations 
  • Check the accuracy of documents (orders, transport documents) 
  • Manage electronic invoicing through SDI 
  • Verify completion of MRNs for export shipments 
  • Support the logistics area on customs-related topics
• Credit and collections management
  • Monitor customer due dates and prepare payment reminders
  • Record bank receipts and reconcile customer accounts
  • Support credit management activities
• Administrative control
  • Analyze open items and perform accounting reconciliations 
  • Support monthly and annual closing activities 
  • Preparation of periodic reports on active cycle KPIs (DSOs, aging lists, etc.) 
  • Manage intercompany reconciliations
• Relationship with customers and internal teams
  • Act as interface with customers to handle disputes and administrative alignments 
  • Collaborate with logistics, sales, and controlling departments for audits and document workflows 
  • Support for passive cycle activities, with the aim of ensuring mutual backups within the team
• Participation in italian and Network Finance Projects
  • Take part in tests and validation of new monitoring tools and finance procedures.

Experience

• Bachelors’s or master’s degree in economics or related fields
• 2-5 years of experience in similar role within the accounts receivable cycle

Skills

• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills 
• Effective communication abilities 
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Detail-oriented and data-focused 
• Autonomy and well-organized 
• Interest in understanding the overall functioning of an industrial company 
• In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations 
• Knowledge of Incoterms and customs regulations 
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Intermediate Excel proficiency 
• Italian 
• English (Level B1)