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Financial Accountant, German speaking
HR factory GmbH. Perform operational accounting activities for a German legal entity .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, compliance with German VAT rules, and financial statement preparation. Proficient in managing vendor data, executing payment runs, and performing account reconciliations.
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Operational AccountingAccounts PayableGerman VAT KnowledgeMicrosoft Dynamics (Navision)Financial Statement Preparation
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Hard Skills
Account ReconciliationInvoice ProcessingPayment RunsVAT Advance ReturnsDunning ProcessesPetty Cash ManagementFactoringFinancial AnalysisCompleteness ChecksTravel Expense Reporting
Soft Skills
CommunicationCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Dynamics (Navision)
Certifications & Qualifications
Commercial / Business Administration Vocational Training
Industry Keywords
HGB ComplianceVendor Master DataIntercompany ReconciliationInput VAT DeductionReverse-Charge Procedures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform operational accounting activities for a German legal entity
- Review, assign accounts to, post, clarify, file, and archive incoming invoices
- Maintain vendor master data and execute payment runs
- Perform completeness checks and account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliation
- Handle vendor payment reminders
- Monitor and maintain customer accounts
- Post bank statements and monitor, post, and report on factoring
- Follow up on outstanding payments and execute dunning runs
- Serve as contact person for customers/debtors regarding accounting matters
- Execute payment runs for direct debit collections
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with HGB
- Manage and reconcile petty cash
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Prepare VAT advance returns and recapitulative statements (Zusammenfassende Meldung / ZM)
- Support monthly and annual financial statement preparation
- Support the Finance Business Partner with ad-hoc analyses
- Post travel expense reports and credit card statements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed commercial / business administration vocational training with relevant further qualification in accounting
- Relevant professional experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting
- Experience with factoring is desirable
- Knowledge of German VAT rules, including requirements for input VAT deduction, mandatory invoice components, standard VAT, intra-Community acquisitions and reverse-charge procedures
- Very good Microsoft Office skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision)
- Good command of German and English, both written and spoken
Benefits
Comp & perks- Regular trainings and opportunities for professional growth
- Hybrid work approach & flexible working hours
- Yearly wellbeing budget & accident insurance
- Travel-to-work allowance & free parking
- Healthy snacks and free meals
- Company and team events, celebrations, and a strong recognition culture