About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accounts Payable Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: Venlo, the Netherlands</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Hours: 32-40 per week</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of invoices and employee travel & expense (T&E) reports. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures across the <strong>North America (NA) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions</strong>. By maintaining timely and precise disbursement operations, the Accounts Payable Specialist supports the delivery of essential financial information to the business, enabling informed decision-making. This position operates within a collaborative team environment to uphold high standards of efficiency and quality. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Process incoming invoices through our <strong>AP automation tool, Basware</strong>, ensuring accurate coding and timely approvals.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow up with approvers to facilitate the timely posting of invoices, ensuring smooth payment processing by the <strong>Cash Department</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare <strong>weekly cash flow forecasts</strong> to support financial planning and liquidity management.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist the finance department with <strong>various financial tasks and issue resolution</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain strong relationships with <strong>suppliers and internal stakeholders</strong>, providing support and resolving discrepancies as needed.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Actively participate in <strong>month-end closing activities</strong> to ensure accurate financial reporting.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reconcile and <strong>clear Accounts Payable sub-ledgers</strong> to maintain accurate financial records.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure <strong>master data accuracy</strong>, requesting updates and corrections when necessary.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Process <strong>T&E expenses</strong> using our automation tool <strong>Rydoo</strong>.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Proficiency in financial systems</strong> such as <strong>Basware, BPCS, SAP, and Navision</strong>, along with <strong>MS Office applications</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong <strong>organizational and multitasking abilities</strong>, with a keen eye for detail.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work <strong>independently</strong> while thriving in a <strong>team-oriented</strong> environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A high level of <strong>ethics and professionalism</strong> in all business interactions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Flexibility and resilience under pressure</strong>, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A proactive approach to problem-solving and a <strong>growth mindset</strong>—willing to learn from challenges and strive for excellence.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Previous experience in a similar role</strong> within accounts payable or financial administration.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. </span></strong><br><span style="color:black">Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">----- </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.</span></span></span></p>