Accounts Payable, Cash Reconciliation Clerk

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoice entry, reconciliations, and payments. You will ensure accurate GL coding and vendor records while supporting month-end close processes.

You will work with internal teams and external vendors, handling confidential financial information with precision and integrity. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience processing vendor invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with accounting systems or financial software preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Consistent weekday availability and flexibility to support month-end close activities.
• Ability to perform prolonged sitting and computer work, frequent typing, and regular telephone and electronic communication.

Aufgaben

• Receive, review, code, and accurately enter vendor invoices.
• Verify invoice approvals, PO documentation, payment terms, and GL coding.
• Prepare and support ACH, check, and electronic payment runs.
• Maintain vendor records and documentation, including setup and changes.
• Reconcile vendor statements and AP activity.
• Research and resolve duplicates, missing, disputed, and outstanding items.
• Perform daily and monthly cash, bank, and clearing-account reconciliations across accounts.
• Match bank activity to GL transactions and investigate unreconciled items.
• Record approved entries for bank fees, transfers, and other items.
• Monitor aged reconciling items and coordinate with teams/vendors.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries on invoices, payments, and status.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations, accruals, and documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready electronic records.
• Follow segregation of duties and confidentiality standards.
• Assist with audits, accounting reports, process docs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Accounts payable

General ledger coding

Vendor invoice processing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Financial software

Jobbeschreibung

• Receive, review, code, and accurately enter vendor invoices
• Verify invoice approvals, purchase order documentation, payment terms, and general ledger coding
• Prepare and support ACH, check, and electronic payment runs
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation, including vendor setup and account changes
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable activity
• Research and resolve duplicate, missing, disputed, and outstanding items
• Perform daily and monthly cash, bank, and clearing-account reconciliations across multiple accounts or entities
• Match bank activity to general ledger transactions and investigate unusual or unreconciled items
• Prepare or record approved entries for bank fees, returned payments, transfers, and other reconciling items
• Monitor aged reconciling items and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status
• Support month-end close through reconciliations, schedules, accrual support, and documentation
• Maintain complete, audit-ready electronic records
• Follow segregation-of-duties requirements, payment approval protocols, confidentiality standards, and internal controls
• Assist with audit requests, accounting reports, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliation, or a related field preferred
• Experience processing vendor invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding and basic accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working with accounting systems or financial software preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information
• Consistent weekday availability and flexibility to support month-end close activities
• Ability to perform prolonged sitting and computer work, frequent typing, and regular telephone and electronic communication

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including vendor invoice processing, account reconciliations, and general ledger coding. Proficient in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with internal controls and confidentiality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Experience
• General Ledger Coding
• Vendor Invoice Processing
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliation
• General Ledger Coding
• Vendor Invoice Processing
• Financial Software Experience
• Accounting Principles
• ACH Payment Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Audit Support
• Documentation

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Vendor Management
• Payment Terms
• Confidentiality Standards
• Segregation of Duties
• Month-End Close

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Accounting Systems
• Financial Software