Accounts Payable Accountant

About the Role

Imagine this. You join a fast-moving finance team where accuracy, speed, and good judgement really matter. As our Accounts Payable Accountant, you will take ownership of a high volume of supplier invoices, work extensively with purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and make sure transactions move smoothly through our systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who already knows their way around accounts payable and is ready to contribute from day one.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

Process and book a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time

Work extensively with purchase orders, checking invoices against POs and identifying and resolving discrepancies

Review invoice details, approvals, supporting documentation, and accounting information before posting

Handle questions, clarifications, and follow-ups related to supplier invoices and payments

Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal teams and suppliers to get issues resolved quickly

Work daily with Microsoft Dynamics and ExFlow to process and manage invoices

Maintain accurate vendor and accounting records and ensure transactions are properly documented

Support the wider finance team during periods of high workload and help keep accounts payable processes moving efficiently

Contribute to improving accounts payable processes and identifying practical ways to make daily workflows more efficient

Support month-end activities and other accounting tasks related to accounts payable when required

Requirements

What You’ll Need

Around 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, accounts payable, vendor accounting, or a similar finance role

Practical experience processing and booking supplier invoices in a high-volume environment

Strong experience working with purchase orders and PO-based invoice processes

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics is required

Experience with ExFlow is highly valued

Accounting education or professional training in accounting or finance

Previous professional accounting experience within a company in Switzerland

Good understanding of Swiss accounting practices and day-to-day finance processes

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with large volumes of financial data and documentation

Fluent English is required

German or French is a strong plus

Higher education or a university degree is not required

Previous aerospace or defense experience is not required

Who You Are

You are comfortable in a busy finance environment where there is always something that needs to get done. You know how to work independently, stay organized when invoice volumes increase, and spot when something does not add up. You are not afraid to ask questions, chase missing information, or dig into a discrepancy until it is resolved. You bring solid accounting experience, a practical mindset, and the reliability to take ownership of your work while collaborating closely with the wider team.

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