The role is responsible for operational accounting activities for a German legal entity, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable and related accounting tasks. The position supports the Finance Business Partner and contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities in accordance with HGB.

Key Responsibilities – Accounts Payable

• Formal review of incoming invoices.

• Account assignment and posting of incoming invoices, including accruals and deferrals.

• Clarification of potential invoice differences with Purchasing.

• Filing and archiving of incoming invoices in the document management system (DocuWare).

• Maintenance of vendor master data.

• Preparation and execution of payment runs.

• Completeness checks.

• Account reconciliation, including intercompany reconciliation.

• Handling of vendor payment reminders.

Key Responsibilities – Accounts Receivable

• Monitoring and maintenance of customer accounts.

• Posting of bank statements.

• Posting, monitoring and reporting of the factoring process.

• Follow-up of outstanding payments and execution of dunning runs.

• Contact person for customers / debtors regarding accounting matters.

• Preparation and execution of payment runs for direct debit collections.

• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• Support for monthly, quarterly and annual closings in accordance with HGB.

Additional Responsibilities

• Management and reconciliation of petty cash.

• Incoming and outgoing mail.

• Preparation of VAT advance returns and recapitulative statements (Zusammenfassende Meldung / ZM).

• Support in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.

• Support of the Finance Business Partner with ad-hoc analyses.

• Posting of travel expense reports.

• Posting of credit card statements.

Requirements

• Completed commercial / business administration vocational training with relevant further qualification in accounting.

• Relevant professional experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting.

• Experience with factoring is desirable.

• Knowledge of German VAT rules, including requirements for input VAT deduction, mandatory invoice components, standard VAT, intra-Community acquisitions and reverse-charge procedures.

• Very good Microsoft Office skills.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision).

• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Regular trainings and opportunities for professional growth;
  
• Hybrid work approach & flexible working hours;
  
• Yearly wellbeing budget & accident insurance;
  
• Travel-to-work allowance & free parking;
  
• Healthy snacks and free meals;
  
• Company and team events, celebrations, and a strong recognition culture.

Salary

2400-3300 €/mon. gross
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.