Accounting Teamlead – Account Payables (m/f/d)

PTV Logistics; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global software company for transportation logistics is seeking an Accounting Teamlead for their international Accounts Payable team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality operations, optimizing processes, and leading a talented team. You will actively contribute to compliance with legal requirements and corporate standards while supporting financial processes within the organization.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Team events and activities

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in accounts payable in an international environment.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of invoice verification and payment processing.

Aufgaben

• Lead the international Accounts Payable team ensuring efficient operations.
• Manage and oversee posting of invoices and payroll runs.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP Business by Design

Vena

Jobbeschreibung

Accounting Teamlead – Account Payables (m/f/d)

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• You will take on the professional leadership of the international Accounts Payable team and ensure efficient and high-quality accounts payable operations.
• You are responsible for the proper execution of all accounts payable processes across multiple international entities.
• You manage and monitor the posting of incoming invoices, outgoing payments, payroll runs, and the management of open items in compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
• You and your team serve as key contacts for internal departments and external suppliers regarding invoice, payment, and booking inquiries.
• You analyze liabilities and payment flows, identify optimization potential, and initiate appropriate measures to improve relevant KPIs, liquidity planning, and payment processes.
• You further develop processes, policies, and controls in the accounts payable area and ensure their consistent implementation.
• You are responsible for the posting and continuous improvement of the travel expense and corporate credit card process – including reconciliations, accounting, and optimization of existing tools and workflows.
• You actively contribute to the optimization and automation of our AP processes as well as the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems and tools.
• You support month-end and year-end closings, particularly through reconciliation of AP accounts, accruals, and intercompany liabilities.
• You collaborate closely with internal departments (e.g. AR/G&L team, Procurement, Controlling, Group Accounting, Legal) and external partners such as suppliers and auditors.
• You ensure that all activities within the Accounts Payable area comply with legal requirements, corporate policies, and compliance standards.
• You report directly to the Director of Accounting & Group Accounting.
  
  

Your mission

• You will take on the professional leadership of the international Accounts Payable team and ensure efficient and high-quality accounts payable operations.
• You are responsible for the proper execution of all accounts payable processes across multiple international entities.
• You manage and monitor the posting of incoming invoices, outgoing payments, payroll runs, and the management of open items in compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
• You and your team serve as key contacts for internal departments and external suppliers regarding invoice, payment, and booking inquiries.
• You analyze liabilities and payment flows, identify optimization potential, and initiate appropriate measures to improve relevant KPIs, liquidity planning, and payment processes.
• You further develop processes, policies, and controls in the accounts payable area and ensure their consistent implementation.
• You are responsible for the posting and continuous improvement of the travel expense and corporate credit card process – including reconciliations, accounting, and optimization of existing tools and workflows.
• You actively contribute to the optimization and automation of our AP processes as well as the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems and tools.
• You support month-end and year-end closings, particularly through reconciliation of AP accounts, accruals, and intercompany liabilities.
• You collaborate closely with internal departments (e.g. AR/G&L team, Procurement, Controlling, Group Accounting, Legal) and external partners such as suppliers and auditors.
• You ensure that all activities within the Accounts Payable area comply with legal requirements, corporate policies, and compliance standards.
• You report directly to the Director of Accounting & Group Accounting.
  
  

Your profile

• You have successfully completed a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field – ideally with a focus on Finance or Accounting.
• You bring several years of professional experience in accounts payable in an international environment, ideally with at least two years of leadership experience.
• You have in-depth knowledge of invoice verification, payment processing, and the relevant accounting and tax regulations.
• You are experienced in working with ERP systems – knowledge of SAP Business by Design, Vena, or comparable systems is a plus.
• You have an analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style, as well as a strong affinity for numbers.
• You possess excellent English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages such as Dutch, German, or French are a plus.
  
  

Why us?

Here you can find our benefits: PTV Logistics Employees Benefits | PTV Logistics

Contact Person

Isabel Bender

Recruiting & Employer Branding Specialist

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About Us

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Software Development

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