Accounting Specialist – Account Receivables (m/f/d)

PTV Logistics GmbH; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global software company in transportation logistics seeks a General Ledger Accountant to support their international accounting team. The role involves managing general ledger postings, ensuring compliance, and contributing to financial statement preparation. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and several years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and numerical skills.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in general ledger accounting in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent English language skills; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Handle general ledger postings for several international entities.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts, identify discrepancies.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Accuracy

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP Business by Design

Vena

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• You support the efficient and high-quality execution of general ledger accounting as part of an international accounting team.
• You independently handle all general ledger postings for several international entities.
• You are responsible for posting accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger entries in compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
• You serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external partners regarding inquiries related to postings, reconciliations, and balance sheet items.
• You analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts, identify discrepancies, and support the implementation of appropriate measures to ensure financial data quality.
• You assist in the continuous improvement of processes, policies, and internal controls within the general ledger function.
• You actively contribute to the optimization and automation of our GL processes, as well as the implementation and further development of ERP systems and reporting tools.
• You support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS – especially in report creation, account reconciliation, and documentation of balance sheet items.
• You work closely with internal departments (e.g., AR/AP team, Controlling, Group Accounting, Tax, Treasury) and external partners such as auditors.
• You ensure that all activities in the General Ledger area comply with legal requirements, corporate policies, and compliance standards.
• You report to the Team Lead General Ledger.

Your profile

• You have successfully completed a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field – ideally with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or Controlling.
• You have several years of professional experience in general ledger accounting in an international environment.
• You possess solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and relevant accounting and tax regulations.
• You are experienced in working with ERP systems and reporting tools – knowledge of SAP Business by Design, Vena, or comparable systems is a plus.
• You have an analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work, combined with strong numerical skills.
• You possess excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; additional languages such as German, Dutch, or French are a plus.
• You enjoy working in a team, take initiative, and are known for your accuracy and strong sense of responsibility.

PTV Logistics - a leading global software company for transportation logistics!
We calculate and optimize route planning for logistics companies with record-breaking algorithms to maximize time and cost savings. With more than 40 years of experience, we help to put theory into practice!
Interested? Then take a look at our website: https://www.ptvlogistics.com/en