Senior A/R Manager – E-Commerce, Regulatory Reporting

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Accounting professional in Germany to further develop the Order-to-Cash landscape and drive automation across the process.

You will automate settlements with marketplaces, structure international VAT reporting (OSS, ESL), and optimize cash application, posting, and month-end close. Fluency in German (C1) and good English are required, with strong ERP experience.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting with a focus on A/R.
• Experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, or multichannel environments.
• Strong knowledge of international VAT reporting (OSS, VAT returns, ESL).
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (DATEV/SAP/NetSuite).
• Experience automating finance processes and leading projects.
• German language skills at C1 level and good English.

Aufgaben

• Further develop A/R processes and automate O2C activities.
• Automate marketplace settlements and optimize postings.
• Structure regulatory reporting OSS, VAT returns, ESL.
• Improve cash application and bank reconciliation with PSPs.
• Assist month-end close and accrual calculations.
• Share process knowledge and lead escalations.

Kenntnisse

Accounts Receivable

Process Automation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

DATEV

SAP

NetSuite

Shopify

WooCommerce

Marketplace APIs

PayPal

Stripe

Amazon Payments

Jobbeschreibung

• Further develop the accounting systems landscape and drive automation across the entire Order-to-Cash process
• Automate marketplace settlements and optimize transaction posting
• Structure international regulatory reporting for OSS, VAT returns, and EC Sales Lists, and transition it to a standardized, tool-supported process
• Optimize cash application and bank reconciliation for payment service providers such as PayPal, Stripe, and Amazon Payments
• Prepare processes for new countries and sales channels
• Establish DSO and revenue reporting to measure A/R performance
• Act as the escalation point for disputed invoices, marketplace clarification cases, and compliance edge cases
• Ensure the quality of postings and filings through spot checks and standardized procedures
• Share process knowledge with the team and establish robust backup arrangements
• Coordinate and take ownership of the A/R component of the month-end close
• Systematically calculate and record month-end accruals
• Provide subject-matter input when integrating new sales channels or entering new countries

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, with a focus on Accounts Receivable (A/R) or receivables management
• Industry knowledge in e-commerce, marketplaces, or multichannel environments, including Amazon, Zalando, fee structures, settlements, chargebacks, and returns
• Strong knowledge of international VAT reporting, including OSS, VAT returns, and EC Sales Lists (ESL)
• Proficiency in DATEV, SAP, NetSuite, or comparable ERP/accounting systems
• Experience with e-commerce accounting tools, such as Shopify, WooCommerce integrations, or marketplace APIs, is a plus
• Proven track record of building and automating finance processes
• Ability to provide subject-matter leadership, share knowledge, ensure quality, and handle escalations confidently
• German language skills at C1 level
• Good command of English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Receivable management, international VAT reporting, and automation of finance processes. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and e-commerce accounting tools to optimize financial operations and ensure compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Receivable Management
• International VAT Reporting
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• E-Commerce Accounting Tools
• Process Automation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• International VAT Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Cash Application
• Bank Reconciliation
• Transaction Posting
• Regulatory Reporting
• Accrual Calculation
• Process Optimization
• Disputed Invoice Resolution

Soft Skills

• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Escalation Management
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• E-Commerce
• Marketplaces
• Multichannel Environments
• OSS
• VAT Returns
• EC Sales Lists
• Fee Structures
• Chargebacks
• Returns

Tools & Technologies

• DATEV
• SAP
• NetSuite
• Shopify
• WooCommerce
• Marketplace APIs
• PayPal
• Stripe
• Amazon Payments