Accountant - Payment Team (m/f/diverse)

Lufthansa Technik Sofia; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Group Business Services Sp. z o.o. in Kraków is seeking an Accountant to join the Payment Team and support payment processes for Lufthansa Group companies in an international setting.

The role involves executing payment runs, processing transfers, and preparing proposals while ensuring accuracy and timely data processing. A degree, English min B1, and 1 year of finance/accounting experience are required; hybrid work with some office presence is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or at least the 3rd year of studies completed.
• English – min. B1 requirement.
• At least 1 year of experience in Finance/Accounting processes for Accountant level.
• Experience in a corporate environment is an advantage for Junior Accountant.
• Proficiency in Windows and MS Office.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based schedule: ~2 weeks/month, 14:00–22:00.
• Hybrid work: normally 1 day/month from Kraków office.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled payment runs for Lufthansa Group companies and handle urgent payment requests.
• Process fund transfers and payment adjustments per procedures.
• Prepare payment proposals and ensure sufficient funding and approvals.
• Support payment approvals and automatic payment runs.
• Coordinate with banks regarding critical payments and issues.
• Handle inquiries from vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders on payment status.
• Provide required documentation, reports and payment information.
• Monitor open cases and ensure timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to clear outstanding items.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data processing and service levels.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Windows

MS Office

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

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.

About Lufthansa Group Business Services Sp. z o.o.

Lufthansa Group Business Services GmbH (LGBS) is a 100 per cent Lufthansa subsidiary. We offer shared services worldwide for the entire company in the areas of Finance, Business Intelligence & Transformation, Human Resources, Procurement and IT, which we provide or manage ourselves. It's our goal to harmonize and standardize processes and to continuously make them more efficient and effective. We see ourselves as pioneers in digitization, as well as in the use and distribution of the latest technologies, for example in business process automation. As an internationally operating company, LGBS is represented at locations in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Krakow, Manila and Mexico City and manages BPO providers in Germany and abroad. With the global network of foreign representatives of the Lufthansa Group's field organization, we are also locally anchored and active worldwide.