Junior Invoice Processing Accountant

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: The Junior Invoice Processing Accountant, Global P2P Invoice Processing performs the processes associated with global invoice mailing, processing, and posting activities.  This position does not have direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process, Governance, Stakeholder Management
• Executes the P2P invoice processing activities to include mail processing, invoice intake management, scanning, data entry completeness and accuracy, invoice posting, and issue resolution
• Processes invoices from receipt through posting in an efficient manner to ensure compliance with relevant payable systems, policies and procedures
• Communicates with third parties as needed to resolve invoice questions or discrepancies in order to post invoices (and/or credit memos) in a timely fashion and within customer Service Level Agreements
• Conducts reviews of vendor statements against open and closed invoices to identify missing or misbilled invoices
• Coordinates with invoice approvers and/or requisitioners to ensure timely review and approval of invoices to be released for disbursement
• Adheres to process governance including regular reporting and analysis of key metrics
• Supports General Accounting’s month‑end/year‑end closing procedures including general ledger reconciliations
• Supports and implements process change improvements and system upgrades/updates
• Supports the Global Sourcing team in supplier identification, analysis, and maintenance
• Executes the governance process to evaluate and implement localization / customization
• Supports internal and external auditors during audits and other data inquiries

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
• Less than 1 year of experience in PTP or Finance function in SSC/BPO environment
• Ability to work in global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines as well as external team members
• Ability to proactively & effectively resolve people, process and technology problems
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables
• Able to respond flexibly to customer needs, effectively managing expectations
• Basic knowledge in MS Office tools, ServiceNow, SAP,
• Proficient in English is mandatory; multi-lingual is a plus

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Purchasing functions with up to one year experience in a similar role, preferably in a SSC organization
• Experience in the Purchase to Pay processes, Operational awareness of all applicable US SoX & Operational controls for your area and ability to demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset
• Actively work with core team members, internal customers/business partners, and distribution team members to build effective working relationships

Additional Information:

• Location: Elanco Solution Center Sp.z o.o., rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2b, Warszawa, Poland - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status