Accounts Receivable Accountant (m/f)

Job description

Be part of the ALEBS Evolution: Accelerate Innovation, Empower People Since 2019, ALEBS (Air Liquide Europe Business Services) has evolved from a startup project into a global powerhouse. Over the past years, we have become the beating heart of Air Liquide’s operational success, driving efficiency and excellence across the globe. Why Join Us ? We don’t just offer a job; we offer a seat at the forefront of the future. Our mission is clear: ● Operational Excellence: We are pioneering the next era of business services by re-engineering and automating processes with RPA and Generative AI. ● Our DNA of Care: We believe that high performance thrives in a culture of wellbeing. We prioritize your physical and mental health. ● Future-Leader Engine: With our "Grow with GBS" initiative, we don’t just hire talent—we groom the future leaders of the Air Liquide Group. Who We Are: We are a vibrant community of 439+ experts representing 33 nationalities. From Europe to Africa, the Middle East, and India, our diversity is our greatest asset. When you join ALEBS, you aren't just joining a service center; you are joining a global movement where innovation meets humanity. Ready to accelerate your career in an environment where your impact is felt worldwide? Join ALEBS and grow with us. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Join Our Team as an Analyst or Specialist Accounts Receivable! Are you passionate about financial operations and looking to build or advance your career within an international environment? At Air Liquide Europe Business Services (ALEBS), we are looking for proactive Accounts Receivable Specialists & Analysts (open to Junior, Experienced, and Senior profiles) to join our energetic Customer to Cash (C2C) team! If you enjoy working with numbers, solving payment puzzles, and collaborating across multicultural teams in a flexible and dynamic workplace, this role is for you! What will your day-to-day look like?Depending on your experience level, you will contribute to cash application, customer account management, and financial reconciliations: Daily Cash Application & Clearings: Post incoming bank transfers, integrate manual receivables into the ERP, process direct debits/cheques, manage customer refunds, and handle balance adjustments. Payment Investigation & Risk Mitigation: Track down unapplied or unidentified payments, request remittances from customers, resolve discrepancies, and analyze aging reports or bad debt risk. Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform AR sub-ledger to General Ledger reconciliations, execute month-end closure activities (aging, unallocated payments), and support audit requests. Process Optimization & Strategy: Identify workflow optimizations, drive end-to-end process harmonization from an ERP perspective, and participate in migration or work-shadowing projects. Stakeholder & Team Collaboration: Work closely with multicultural internal teams, local CFOs, external customers, and provide support or technical mentorship. How the Role Adapts to Your Experience Level:Junior / Experienced Analyst Level: Focuses on daily cash application, customer account clearings, payment investigations, month-end support, and learning standard operating procedures with team mentorship. Senior Specialist / Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level: Takes ownership of complex AR-to-GL reconciliations, high-priority account clearings, complex receipt resolution, process harmonization across European entities, and technical mentorship for junior analysts. Are you a MATCH? What are we looking for?Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or Business Administration. Experience: Open to early-career professionals as well as senior candidates with 4+ years of proven experience in Accounts Receivable / Order to Cash (experience in a Shared Service Center / SSC or multinational is a strong plus). Languages: Upper-Intermediate to Fluent English (B2+ / C1 MANDATORY). Knowledge of additional European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch) is highly valued. Technical Mastery:Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Excel spreadsheets. Senior profiles require deep knowledge of AR reporting, cash management, credit/collection principles, and internal controls. Mindset & Soft Skills:Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with dynamic priorities. Strong problem-solving, analytical rigor, teamwork, and autonomy. What do we offer?Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: A hybrid working model combining office collaboration and remote flexibility built on trust and autonomy. Competitive Package: Attractive salary, health insurance, meal allowance, and performance bonuses for senior roles. Career Growth: Clear development pathways and high visibility across European leadership within a global industry leader. Multicultural Culture: A vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. 👉 Ready to power your career in Order to Cash? Apply today and let us know your level of experience! Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.