Accounts Payable Administrator Europe Central – German speaker (M/F/D)

Essity; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their collaborative team in the U.S. This role involves managing accounts payable processes for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, fluency in German and English, and a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. The opportunity promises a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to sustainable success.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Empowering & engaged leaders

Competitive total rewards

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in accounts payable necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and growth mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute global accounts payable process effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to process improvements and enhancements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Growth mindset

Financial compliance knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Office 365

SAP

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator Europe Central – German speaker (M/F/D)

Would you like to work on a young and experienced team in Accounts Payable? It’s an exciting time to be part of our collaborative inclusive team. Come and join our Accounts Payable team on our journey to improve the well-being of millions. Together we can make a difference!

About the role:

As an Administrator, you will join our Accounts Payable team and manage Germany, Austria, and Switzerland markets. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What you will do:

1. Execute the global accounts payable process effectively and cost-efficiently within a defined area.
2. Ensure compliance with regulations, accounting principles, standards, and company policies within the accounts payable process.
3. Perform quality checks and secure AP process delivery as per framework agreements and Service Level Agreements.
4. Answer incoming questions and assist employees, managers, and finance colleagues to ensure accurate and complete information.
5. Contribute to process improvements and continuously enhance your area of responsibility.
6. Support external and internal financial audits and resolve audit findings.
7. Follow controlling standards, legal regulations, and company policies.
8. Contribute to finding and implementing effective solutions in a matrix organization.

Who you are:

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent.
2. Previous experience in an accounts payable role.
3. Strong organizational skills and a growth mindset.
4. Familiarity with Office 365 and SAP.
5. Fluency in German (preferable).
6. Fluent in English. All applicants are requested to submit their CV in English.

What we can offer you:

At Essity, we believe everyone’s learning and professional development is unique. We want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Empowering & engaged leaders
• Working with a powerful purpose & sustainable impact
• Learning and growing in your career
• Supporting well-being & sustainable working life
• Life-changing innovations
• Competitive total rewards

More about location:

With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport, and the airport.

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Application End Date: 01 Jul 2025

Job Requisition ID: Essity254860