AR Accountant

Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valuable part of the team that is impacting the aluminium industry, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and connects. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:
As an Accountant, you will process and accurately record financial transactions, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable activities. You will support invoicing and cash application, correct billing transactions, enter manual transactions in Oracle Financial modules, reconcile customer payments and resolve exceptions. You will also maintain accounts, respond to customer and location queries, prepare reports and statistics, support month-end closing, fulfil audit requirements and contribute to procedure improvements.

Other responsibilities of the role include:
·    Record Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing and cash transactions, in the company financial system;
·    Review and correct daily billing transactions and enter manually completed transactions in Oracle Financial modules;
·    Reconcile and post customer payments accurately and on time, including exception handling and manual entries;
·    Complete account maintenance requests and resolve accounting issues with customers and business locations, escalating unresolved matters when necessary;
·    Prepare required reports and statistics and perform month-end closing activities within agreed deadlines;
·    Follow documented processes and audit requirements and contribute to procedure and process improvements.

What you can offer for the role:
·    A college or university degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred;
·    Practical accounting experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, credit, General Ledger, payroll or contract accounting;
·    Knowledge of accounting standards and experience with reconciliations, financial transactions and month-end activities;
·    Advanced spoken and written English for working with customers and locations in an international environment;
·    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with Oracle Financials or another ERP system is an advantage;
·    Ability to process detailed financial information accurately, prioritize workloads and complete tasks within required timeframes.

What is being offered:
·    Our Essence and Culture: we are driven by strong values - we act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and lead with courage;
·    Safety First: safety is not just a priority - it is part of our DNA. Every activity begins and ends with a commitment to protect what matters;
·    Connection with the Community: we believe in the power of collaboration, and giving back to our society is important. For this reason, we provide 4 hours of paid volunteer work each year;
·    Professional Growth: we offer space for you to develop, explore new possibilities and turn your passions into a career;
·    Benefits That Value You: we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to value your talent and well-being;
·    A Place Where You Want to Be: continuously recognized as one of the best companies to work for, we provide a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.

Additional information
·    You will be contacted only if selected for an interview; this process may take up to four weeks from the closing date of the posting;
When applying, remember to attach your resume

About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa is an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa Shared Services Hungary Ltd. provides administrative solutions and business services to its locations and offices in Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.