Senior AP Accountant

Job Description: About Us Rakuten TV is a leading streaming platform available in 42 countries across Europe, offering transactional, advertising-based, and free ad-supported streaming content. We are part of Rakuten Group, one of the world's leading internet services companies. We are looking for a Senior AP Accountant who will lead our Accounts Payable function. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations Oversee accurate and timely processing of high-volume vendor invoices, including propre GL review, PO matching, approvals, and discrepancy resolution. Oversee the management of employee expense reports, ensuring policy adherence. Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and payment issues. Assist with month-end/year-end closing, including accruals and expense recording. Perform complex AP reconciliations (sub-ledger to GL, accrued expense, vendor statements, prepaids). Investigate and resolve reconciling items and prepare detailed reports. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the P2P process and propose solutions for optimization and collaborate on process improvements and system enhancements. Treasury Operations Prepare, review, and upload payments to banking platforms, manage day-to-day banking operations, oversee bank account administration and signatory controls, and maintain effective relationships with banking partners. Other Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a Junior Accounts Payable team member, providing day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, training, and performance support to ensure efficient and accurate AP operations. Assist departments with budget preparation and support internal/external audits. Stay updated on AP best practices and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience : 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. Proven experience with complex accounts reconciliations. Strong understanding of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements or automation initiatives preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics BC preferred) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with procurement tools preferred Rakuten Shugi Principles Rakuten Group has an unswerving commitment to building an egalitarian society by empowering individuals and companies to be successful in business and in life. We expect "Rakutenians" to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success: Always improve, always advance. With enough determination and effort, you can achieve anything. Be passionately professional. Be determined to be the best. Hypothesize – Practice – Validate – Shikumika. Success in business depends on making and executing concrete, specific action plans. Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest satisfaction in a service industry is to see our customers smile. Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage yourself and your team. Our D&I Mission Rakuten's corporate mission is to "contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship." We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, nationality, disability, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. To continue to provide innovative services, we strive to respect the uniqueness and values of every one of our Rakutenians, located all around the world, and to create environments where they are able to demonstrate their full potential. When a candidate applies for a position in a Rakuten Group Company, candidates consent to the use and sharing of their information in accordance with the terms of the Rakuten Recruiting Privacy Policy. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully before submitting your application. Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: .