Accounts Payable Specialist, Italy

About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 60+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide. For the strengthening of the Payable function within Cedacri’s companies, part of ION Group, we are looking for talented professionals to grow their career as Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is targeted at candidates with 2–4 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable. Selected candidates will be placed in a dynamic and innovative environment and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the company’s liquidity, funding, and cash management activities Learn more at iongroup.com.  Your role: Your key duties and responsibilities Process and verify incoming invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and tax regulations Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in timely manner Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Procurement, Treasury, Accounting) to ensure smooth operations Support audits by providing documentation and explanations related to payables Contribute to the improvement of AP processes and ERP system functionalities Contribute to the administrative management of the purchase order Other duties  You may be asked to support additional finance-related tasks as your role evolves. Your skills, experience, and qualifications required Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance (with honors) 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Strong knowledge of Italian and international accounting principles and VAT regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset Fluency in Italian and good knowledge of English Availability of travel to the company location in Emilia-Romagna on a weekly basis What we offer: Permanent employment contract Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico) Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €35,000 to €45,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, not lower than B2 level Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry Exposure to senior stakeholders activities in a dynamic and growing environment Location: Milan Important notes: According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority.