Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60k+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson’s Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.
How Will You Contribute to the Company?
We are looking for a Senior AP accountant who can excel in a role that has a heavy emphasis on data entry, relationship management and financial reporting. You will enter invoices, reconcile vendor accounts, investigate discrepancies, and manage the AP email inbox. You will be interacting and working closely with our vendors and Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions teams worldwide. You will also assist in month and year end closing and reporting. Helping us reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and make journal entries.
What Will You Do?
Accurate Daily Entry Of Invoicing

• Process incoming invoices promptly and accurately into the accounting system
• Verify invoice details, including amounts, vendor information, and coding
• Enforce strict adherence to our procurement and invoice policy
• Identify policy violations and resolve internally and externally
  

Reconcile Vendor And General Ledger Accounts

• Regularly review vendor statements and reconcile them with accounts payable records
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding balances
• Manage various logins to vendor online invoicing portals, retrieve invoices, make payments, and investigate issues
• Own and reconcile accounts payable general ledger accounts for month and year end close
  

Email Management

• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to vendor and employee inquiries promptly
• Collaborate with internal teams to address payment-related queries
• Work with the accounting team on month end close and compliance activities
  

Research Vendor Inquiries And Invoicing Discrepancies

• Investigate discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports
• Communicate with vendors to resolve any issues related to payments or billing
  

Maintain And Create Spreadsheets

• Develop and maintain spreadsheets to track vendor activity, payment schedules, outstanding invoices, and general ledger reconciliations

• Ensure accurate data entry and update records as needed
• Experience with VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, and large spreadsheet management preferred
• Can identify extract data from accounting software/systems and translate into readable understandable formats
  

Assist In Month-End Close Activities

• Prepare accruals, reconcile accounts payable balances, and assist with financial reporting
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate month-end processes
• Review compliance requirements and ensure that they met
  

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Five to eight (5-8 ) years minimum related experience
• Excellent communication skills
  

Understanding Principles Of Accounting

• Understanding of double entry accounting, reconciliations, and accounts payable processes, including invoice matching, coding, and payment terms
• Ability to identify and resolve issues with accounting entries
  

Time Management Skills, Organization, And Detail Orientation

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Organized approach to handling invoices, vendor communications, and documentation
• Can handle additional projects in addition to daily accounting activities
  

Ability To Maintain Confidentiality

• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity
• Adhere to privacy and security protocols
  

Skilled In Microsoft Excel

• Skilled using Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Can understand and manage complex spreadsheets and large data sets
  

Bonus Points

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
  

Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions?
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.
Our Values Drive Everything We Do

• Respect: we dont point a finger; we lend a hand.
• Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
• Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
• Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.
  

We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.
Compensation & Benefits At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers a competitive salary with a focus on a global market. For many roles, the compensation package includes annual and incremental incentive plans; certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits. Our global team members are eligible to participate in customary health and other benefit plans and programs based on location.
Your Financial Security
Where available, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers an employee retirement plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. Where locally applicable, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and a Global Holiday schedule. Certain pro-ration rules apply to some time off benefits.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive International Employee Assistance Program, No Internal Meeting Fridays, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.