At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant Location: Dublin 2 Reports to: AP Finance Manager / AP Supervisor Job Overview: Accounts Payable Assistant (contract) Job Responsibilities: + Ensuring all invoices are processed on time. + Organising supplier payment runs/manual payments. + Adhering to week/quarter end deadlines for assigned entities. + Ongoing review of AP aging and GRIR reports to identify and analyze aging problems and take corrective action as required. + Participate in the quarter end close process for AP. + Liaise with cross functional teams on query resolution and global alignment where applicable. + Ensure queries are dealt with in a swift and efficient manner. + Participate in improvement projects and initiatives in addition to performing day-to-day tasks. + Ongoing review of system and processes to ensure departmental compliance. + Cross training between colleagues to ensure relevant cover is always in place. + Process other ad-hoc tasks as identified and required. Job Qualifications: + Essential + 3 plus years AP experience + Desirable + Business / Accounting degree or IATI (or similar) qualification Additional Skills/Preferences: + Essential + Excellent knowledge of AP procedures + Knowledge of accounting principles + Good organisational skills and the ability to manage high volumes of work + Strong communication and interpersonal skills + Good problem-solving skills and ability to use own initiative + Positive attitude + Ability to work under pressure + Desirable + Knowledge of SAP & Coupa systems would be advantageous + E-invoicing experience + French language Behavioural Competencies: Teamwork + Both Supports others and asks for and receives help from others + Understands and contributes to team objectives + Constructively resolves conflicts with team members + Gives opinions and listens to other member’s ideas during team meetings Customer Focus + Understand and acts on customer needs (including internal customers) + Approaches work from the perspective of “what customer problems will I solve” by doing this? + Works with “suppliers” to make sure that customer needs can be met Accountability + Is self-accountable for situations, attitudes and behaviors + Recognizes true intent of situations and owns their role in outcome whether positive or negative + Self-examines and learns from outcomes + Demonstrates willingness to renew attitudes and behaviors to achieve desired outcomes Communication + Communicates ideas, opinions, status and suggestions to individuals & groups + Written and verbal communications convey ideas and information in a concise, understandable and grammatically correct manner, using appropriate style and tone Leadership + Takes responsibility for strategic action and initiatives + Finds innovative solutions to Cadence problems (in business, people and technology areas) + Assesses alternative courses of action and seeks information needed to make timely decisions + Makes effective and efficient decisions and aligns actions with values + Participates in cross-group initiatives Additional Information: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addl\_jobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
 Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.