Accounts Payable Specialist (f/m/d) - temporary contract

Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company founded in 1973. At a time when all life on earth is under threat of extinction, we aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imagination—to influence changes needed to protect our planet. A registered B Corporation and founding member of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia is recognised internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism, contributing over $145 million in grants and in-kind donations to thousands of grassroots environmental groups around the world.

Your role:

We’re in business to save our home planet. Under the guidance of the Accounts Payable lead, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the efficient execution of EMEA accounts payable and payment operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and vendor master data. The role plays a key part in maintaining effective day-to-day AP operations including supplier account management, query resolution, payment processing and month-end close activities. Working within established accounting policies and procedures, the Accounts Payable Specialist builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver a high-quality and customer-focused service.

Main tasks:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses from receipt to payment including capturing, coding, submission for approval and verifying data whilst strictly following established policies, procedures and practises to prevent error and ensure financial integrity.
• Review and reconcile vendor accounts by investigating discrepancies and aged balances to maintain accurate ledgers and resolve payment issues.
• Perform AP month-end close activities such as accruals, prepayments, credit card bookings, and bank statement processing using the cash management system to support accurate financial closing.
• Apply internal controls to vendor vetting, payment approvals, and document retention by following company policies to ensure compliance and reduce financial risk.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes within the ERP system and integrated finance applications. Provide guidance to team members, troubleshoot system issues, and maintain knowledge of system configurations and process flows across AP, banking, payment, expense management, and vendor management platforms.
• Contribute to AP automation, system enhancement, and process improvement initiatives by providing subject matter expertise in AP and payment processes and systems. Collaborate with the AP team, Business Analysts, and support teams to analyse workflows, perform testing, resolve implementation issues, and deliver solutions that improve efficiency and strengthen controls.

What we’re looking for:

• An inclusive mindset
• Educational background in accounting or 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable Operations by processing supplier invoices, employee expenses, payment runs, and vendor account activities in accordance with established procedures, controls, and service level expectations.
• Good understanding of Accounting and Month-End Processes including accounts payable accounting, accruals, prepayments, bank processing, and reconciliations to support accurate financial records and monthly closing activities.
• Good understanding of ERP and Financial Systems through the effective use of accounting, payment, expense management, banking, and vendor management applications while maintaining data accuracy and supporting issue resolution
• Good understanding of Internal Controls and Compliance Knowledge by applying established policies, approval procedures, vendor verification requirements, and record retention standards to support financial integrity and mitigate risk
• Good understanding of Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement by investigating discrepancies, resolving operational issues, supporting testing activities, identifying process inefficiencies, and contributing to automation and system enhancement initiatives.
• A love of the outdoors
• An interest in saving our home planet and making a positive impact through your work

Other important details:

• This is a temporary full-time position based in Amsterdam to support our team untill the end of July 2027.
• We have a hybrid work model, working from home for maximum 3 days per week