Accountant - Payment Team (m/f/diverse)

Lufthansa Group; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health plan

Development programs / Training

Free parking

Relocation support

Flight privileges

Employee events

Job summary

Lufthansa Group is seeking an Accountant to join our Payment Team in Kraków, working with finance colleagues, vendors, employees, and banks in an international environment.

You will handle scheduled payment runs, process transfers, prepare proposals, support approvals, and help maintain accurate financial data in line with service levels.

Hybrid work model with occasional in-office presence to support quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in finance, accounting, or related field.
• English at least B1.
• Experience in Finance/Accounting processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled payment runs for Lufthansa Group companies.
• Process fund transfers and payment adjustments.
• Prepare payment proposals, ensure funding, and perform required checks.
• Support payment approvals and automatic payment runs.
• Coordinate with banks on critical payments, refunds, and issues.
• Handle inquiries from vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding payment status.
• Provide required documentation, reports, and payment information.
• Monitor open cases and ensure timely follow-up.
• Clarify unpaid or outstanding items with finance and business teams.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data processing and service levels.
• Perform other duties related to the Payment Team.

Skills

Finance/Accounting

English (B1)

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Windows OS

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in finance/related

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Payment Team and support payment processes for Lufthansa Group companies. You will work in an international environment, cooperating with finance teams, vendors, employees, and banks.

Tasks

• Execute scheduled payment runs for assigned Lufthansa Group companies and handle urgent and critical payment requests
• Process fund transfers and payment adjustments in line with established procedures
• Prepare payment proposals, ensure sufficient funding, and perform required checks and authorizations
• Support payment approvals and automatic payment runs
• Contact banks regarding critical payments, refunds, and system-related issues
• Handle inquiries from vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding payment status and related topics
• Provide required documentation, reports, and payment information
• Monitor open cases and ensure timely follow-up
• Cooperate with finance and business teams to clarify unpaid or outstanding items
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data processing and agreed service levels
• Perform other tasks related to the Payment Team's objectives and daily operations
• Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Benefits

• Lockers for cyclists / sportsmen
• Health Plan
• Development programs / Training options
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• Relocation support
• Flight privileges
• Employee events
• Hybrid working possible

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or at least completion of the 3rd year of studies, regardless of the field of study
• English – min. B1
• For the Accountant level: at least 1 year of experience in Finance/Accounting processes, preferably in an SSC or BPO environment
• For the Junior Accountant level: previous experience in a corporate environment will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work in a shift-based schedule: approximately 2 weeks per month working in a shift 14:00–22:00
• Hybrid work model: normally 1 day per month from our Kraków office, with the possibility of more frequent office presence when needed
• CV/Resume required
• Must possess permit to work in Poland

The salary offer for this position will be presented after the interview stage, at the time of extending an employment offer, allowing sufficient time to review and discuss the proposed terms of employment and compensation.