Accounts Receivable Specialist

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Adyen is looking for an AR Specialist to join our Group Finance team in Amsterdam. This role is centered on maintaining the integrity of the Accounts Receivable (AR) process, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and efficient reconciliation of transactions. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the scalability and compliance of AR processes across multiple global entities.

The role provides the opportunity to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting the continued growth of the company in a scalable, controlled and compliant way, and will contribute to exciting projects.

Being part of the centralized Finance team means you’ll be working in the (financial) engine room of a registered and listed financial institution. 

What you’ll do

• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing using internal billing systems while adhering to compliance and financial controls.  
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations using Workday, addressing discrepancies promptly to maintain financial integrity.  
• Handle collections activities, including customer communications, to resolve outstanding payments and ensure timely receipt of funds.  
• Use Salesforce to manage and resolve payment-related inquiries.  
• Participate in month-end closing processes to ensure AR transactions are accurately reflected in financial statements.  
• Collaborate with internal teams to address AR-related inquiries and support process enhancements.  
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and automating AR processes, reducing manual tasks.  
• Monitor and analyze AR performance metrics, identifying trends and proposing solutions to improve outcomes.

Who you are

• You have 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, financial accounting, or a related field.  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are your strengths.  
• You are proactive, solutions-oriented, and eager to work independently while contributing to team goals.  
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are skilled at prioritizing tasks effectively.  
• You have experience with AR tools like Workday, Salesforce, or similar platforms, and you are keen to drive automation in processes.  
• You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Able to think 2 steps ahead. We are looking for someone that can question the status quo, think critically and creatively to implement solutions to scale during Adyen’s rapid growth.
• You have strong communication skills 

 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Please note that this role is a full-time position in Amsterdam. It will require a relocation in case you live outside of the Netherlands.