Payroll Accounting Specialist (German Speaker)

H.B. Fuller; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accounting Specialist to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. This role involves preparing payroll, reconciling accounts, and collaborating with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or accounting, with experience in multi-country payroll and complex ERP systems. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality solutions and enhancing the performance of products used every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in German payroll and general accounting.
• Proven accounting knowledge including journal entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyze data for insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Excel

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Accounting Specialist is a detail-oriented financial professional responsible for managing payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions. This role involves preparing and processing payroll, reconciling payroll accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Payroll Accounting Specialist collaborates with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues, provides detailed payroll reports and analysis, and supports audits.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Payroll Accounting Specialist is responsible for:

• Managing general ledger: Oversees general ledgers, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions & account reconciliations.
• Financial reporting & analysis: Responsible for preparing detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, & cash flow statements. They analyze financial data to provide insights & recommendations.
• Payroll tasks: Ensure the correct and compliant payroll of EIMEA countries, being knowledgeable of payroll best practices.
• Compliance: Support Internal Controls and Statutory audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or HR
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in German payroll and general accounting (multi-countries experience is a plus)
• Proven accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and closing activities
• Knowledge and experience with complex ERP systems [SAP and Blackline preferred] in matrixed organizations
• Strong working knowledge of software, systems, and technology (Excel and other software).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Presenting and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in teams.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
• International mindset and strong customer focus
• Excellent command of English and German languages
• Must demonstrate strong security and confidentiality practices