Accounts Payable Accountant

Jobtailor; Planegg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking a capable accounts payable specialist to manage invoice posting and payment processes with accuracy. You will communicate with suppliers, monitor deadlines, and resolve discrepancies while supporting IT-driven accounting workflows.

The role requires a commercial apprenticeship and 2–4 years in accounting, strong GoB/VAT knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. German fluency and good English are needed for international coordination.

Qualifikationen

• Completed a commercial apprenticeship with a focus on accounting.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar area.
• Solid knowledge of GoB and VAT and accounting processes.
• IT affinity with accounting systems and data handling.
• Excellent Excel skills with large datasets and analytical work.
• German language proficiency; good English for international communication.

Aufgaben

• Handle independent accounts payable accounting, posting supplier invoices from PIN, administrative, travel and AMEX statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, monitoring deadlines and liquidity.
• Maintain professional communication with suppliers on invoices, dunning, and open items.
• Follow up on outstanding items and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Provide backup within accounts payable and bank accounting teams and collaborate with colleagues.
• Support projects and contribute to new business transaction implementations.

Kenntnisse

Accounts payable

Excel

German language

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Independent accounts payable accounting: You post supplier invoices from various areas, including PIN invoices, administrative invoices, as well as travel expense and AMEX statements.
• Ensuring smooth payment processes: You ensure timely and accurate payments while monitoring deadlines and liquidity.
• Communication with suppliers: You maintain timely and professional communication with suppliers regarding invoices, dunning notices, and open items.
• Follow-up on outstanding items: You regularly follow up on pending invoices and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Backup and teamwork: You provide backup within the accounts payable and bank accounting teams and work closely with your colleagues.
• Project involvement: You support projects and actively contribute to the implementation of new business transactions.

Requirements

• Solid commercial training: Completed a commercial apprenticeship, ideally with a focus on accounting.
• Professional experience in accounting: At least 2–4 years of experience in accounts payable or a comparable area.
• Strong accounting knowledge: Sound understanding of accounting processes and legal requirements such as GoB (principles of proper accounting) and VAT.
• Systems and IT affinity: Experienced with an accounting system and strong affinity for IT-supported processes.
• Strong Excel skills: Confident with Excel, including large datasets, and enjoys analytical work.
• Language skills: Proficient in German and has good English skills for communication with international partners.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong accounting knowledge and experience in accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payment processes while maintaining effective communication with suppliers. Proficient in Excel and experienced with accounting systems, supporting project implementation and teamwork.