Accounts Payable Clerk

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Germany to review and process supplier invoices, validate PO matching, and manage vendor communications. You will maintain accurate records in NetSuite and Tipalti, support weekly/monthly payment runs, and assist with month-end close activities.

The role requires 2–3 years in AP or finance support, strong accounting knowledge, and experience with ERP systems. German employment terms and regulatory compliance apply.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role within a public company, ideally in the life sciences sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of invoices and vendor communications with accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, and AP automation platforms such as Tipalti is highly desirable.
• Prior involvement in month-end close support, including accrual preparation and reconciliations, is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX-compliant environments and internal control procedures is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Review and process incoming invoices and payment requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Validate vendor details, invoice accuracy, purchase order matching, and appropriate approvals.
• Monitor the AP inbox daily, responding to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct GL accounts and cost centers.
• Enter and maintain accurate records in the company’s financial systems (NetSuite and Tipalti).
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
• Assist with the setup of new vendors and maintain vendor records in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Help with month-end close activities, including AP aging review and accrual support.
• File and organize supporting documentation in a structured and audit-ready manner.
• Support the AP Manager or Senior Accountant with ad hoc tasks and reporting requests.

Kenntnisse

Accounts payable

ERP systems

NetSuite experience

Tipalti experience

SOX knowledge

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

NetSuite

Tipalti

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming invoices and payment requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.


• Validate vendor details, invoice accuracy, purchase order matching, and appropriate approvals.


• Monitor the AP inbox daily, responding to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.


• Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct GL accounts and cost centers.


• Enter and maintain accurate records in the company’s financial systems (NetSuite and Tipalti).


• Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments to vendors.


• Assist with the setup of new vendors and maintain vendor records in compliance with internal guidelines.


• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.


• Help with month-end close activities, including AP aging review and accrual support.


• File and organize supporting documentation in a structured and audit-ready manner.


• Support the AP Manager or Senior Accountant with ad hoc tasks and reporting requests.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.


• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role within a public company, ideally in the life sciences sector.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows.


• Proven ability to manage high volumes of invoices and vendor communications with accuracy and efficiency.


• Experience with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, and AP automation platforms such as Tipalti is highly desirable.


• Prior involvement in month-end close support, including accrual preparation and reconciliations, is a plus.


• Familiarity with SOX-compliant environments and internal control procedures is an advantage.