Payroll Accountant, Payroll Specialist

ECOVIS KSO

. Processing and reviewing monthly payroll for clients in the mid-sized business sector .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMülheim an der Ruhr • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll accounting, payroll tax law, and social security law, with strong proficiency in DATEV and excellent German language skills to effectively manage client portfolios and compliance requirements.

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Payroll AccountingPayroll Tax LawSocial Security LawDATEV ProficiencyGerman Language Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll AccountingPayroll Tax LawSocial Security LawDATEV Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Tax Clerk Training

Industry Keywords

Mid-Sized Business SectorPayroll ProcessingReporting RequirementsCertification RequirementsClient Portfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing and reviewing monthly payroll for clients in the mid-sized business sector
Independently supporting a defined portfolio of clients with ongoing payroll tax and social security matters
Handling reporting and certification requirements
Corresponding with health insurance providers, the Federal Employment Agency, social services offices, and other authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed training as a tax clerk or comparable commercial training
Very good German language skills required
Excellent specialist knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll tax law, and social security law
Proficiency in DATEV

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
30 days of annual leave
Open and relaxed working environment, first-name culture, large celebrations with all locations, and individual team events
Open and respectful communication, regular feedback meetings, and personalized onboarding
Remote work, trust-based working hours, early finishes on Fridays, and workations
Confidential mental health coaching
Organized emergency childcare
Assistance in finding care services for family members
Career advancement opportunities, up to partnership
Financial and time support for continuing education
One-to-one coaching on professional topics
Culture of participation, highly digitized processes, and modern workplaces
Urban Sports Club membership
JobRad bicycle leasing
Deutschlandticket / parking
Corporate Benefits
English lessons