GBS Staff Accountant Job at avis budget group (Budapest)

Job Description

The Global Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is a key member of the Avis Budget Group Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of AP financial data across multiple regions and entities. This role supports GBS’s mission to deliver efficient, standardized, and compliant finance services by performing detailed account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, processing bank deposits, and providing audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, global environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are core to success.

Job Responsibility

Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of all AP-related balance sheet accounts (including GR/IR, AP clearing, vendor advances, and accruals) across multiple legal entities
Investigate, document, and resolve reconciling items in coordination with regional finance teams and GBS process owners
Ensure compliance with Avis Budget Group’s accounting policies and internal control standards
Maintain clear and organized reconciliation documentation to support internal controls and audit readiness
Prepare and post accurate and timely journal entries related to Accounts Payable activities, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments
Partner with regional Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly financial close results
Support continuous improvement initiatives in the month-end process to drive faster, more efficient close cycles
Process and record vendor refunds, bank deposits, and other AP-related cash activities
Perform reconciliations between bank statements and AP ledgers, ensuring accuracy of recorded transactions
Generate AP-related financial reports, metrics, and reconciliations for management review and operational insights
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing accurate, timely documentation
Maintain compliance with SOX controls, accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS), and ABG’s financial policies
Collaborate with global GBS teams to ensure standardization and consistency in accounting and reporting practices
Identify and recommend process enhancements and automation opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency within GBS AP operations
Participate in global transformation and system implementation projects (e.g., ERP enhancements, robotics, analytics)
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Procurement, Treasury, and Controllership teams to drive end-to-end AP process excellence

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 3–5 years of accounting or AP experience, ideally within a shared services or multinational corporate environment
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials preferred
Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial close processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across global teams
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Nice to have

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification (or progress toward certification)
Experience supporting audits and maintaining SOX-compliant control environments
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) or financial automation initiatives

What we offer

Cafeteria benefits, including SZÉP Card, health fund options, and language courses
Performance bonuses based on your annual gross salary
Access to an employee discount program at various hotels, gyms, restaurants, and more
Medical Insurance
Opportunities to grow through our internal learning portfolio and recognition programs
An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
A vibrant, multinational environment with over 30 nationalities working together at the greenest office in Budapest, the Green House Building

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