**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented Accounts Payable Associate - Level III to join our team specializing in Finance for our Europe Finance department in Darlington, United Kingdom. This is a maternity cover role for 9 months. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: + Efficient Payment Processing: By accurately processing invoices, checks, wire transfers, and payments, you'll ensure timely and smooth financial transactions. + Vendor Relationship Management: Your ability to handle vendor inquiries and reconcile complex statements will strengthen relationships and maintain trust with vendors. + Error Resolution: By resolving complex invoice discrepancies, you'll help maintain accurate financial records and prevent payment delays. + Analytical Insights: Preparing detailed analyses of accounts will provide valuable insights for financial decision-making and strategy. + Process Improvement: Conducting root cause analysis of processing errors and suggesting improvements will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable process. + Month-End Support: Your support during month-end closing will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. + Project Leadership: Leading and participating in accounts payable improvement projects will drive innovation and operational excellence. + Adaptability and Initiative: Performing other duties as assigned with minimal supervision will demonstrate your flexibility and proactive approach to tackling challenges. **RESPONSIBILITIES** To be successful in this role you will need the following: + Strong Business Partnering Skills: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, develop partnerships, and use your business knowledge to guide decision-making and drive performance aligned with organizational goals. + Proficiency in Financial Internal Controls: Assess and leverage internal controls, develop remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks, and adapt to changing business needs. + Technical Expertise: Be proficient in reconciliations of AP liability accounts, GRNI, and AP-related balance sheet accounts. Have a good understanding of journal entries, debits, and credits within the Balance Sheet&Profit/Loss Accounts. + Effective Relationship Building and Teamwork: Build strong relationships, support junior staff with AP knowledge, and work well under pressure, especially during month-end. **QUALIFICATIONS** Education/Experience: + Reconciliations of AP Liability accounts, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and AP related balance sheet accounts. + Support more junior members of staff with AP knowledge. + Effective relationship building and teamwork skills essential for role. + Qualified or working towards Level 3 AAT is desirable but not essential. + Proficiency in Microsoft package (Excel&PowerPoint). + Must be proficient in journal entry process and good understanding of debits and credits within the Balance Sheet&Profit/Loss Accounts. + Ability to work well under pressure during Month-End. **Job** Finance **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Office **ReqID** 2412596 **Relocation Package** No