Accounts Receivable Specialist – Accountant

Schlafender Hase

. Act as the first point of contact for customers on invoicing and payment-related inquiries .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeFrankfurt • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable management, including invoicing, payment processing, and financial reporting. Proficient in handling multi-currency transactions and ensuring compliance with German commercial and tax law.

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Accounts Receivable ManagementInvoicing Software ExperienceGerman Commercial Law KnowledgeFluent German and EnglishStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable AccountingInvoicingPayment ProcessingCredit Note IssuanceFinancial ReportingCash Collection ForecastingDunning Process ManagementDispute ResolutionMulti-Currency TransactionsAging Analysis

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam-Oriented AttitudeDetail-OrientedProactive Working StyleStructured Approach

Tools & Technologies

DATEVEasybillQuickBooksHubSpot

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Accountant QualificationCommercial Apprenticeship in Accounting

Industry Keywords

SaaSSubscription BillingCross-Border InvoicingReverse ChargeHGBVAT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the first point of contact for customers on invoicing and payment-related inquiries
Manage daily invoicing using license management and invoicing software for a multi-currency, multi-entity customer portfolio in Germany and the United States
Issue credit notes and invoice corrections
Maintain customer master data, including new accounts, payment terms and changes
Ensure invoices reach customers on time and accurately
Post incoming payments and reconcile open items and accounts receivable ledgers
Own the dunning process, from due-date monitoring to dunning runs
Resolve payment discrepancies, disputes and outstanding claims with Sales and Customer Success
Prepare AR reporting and KPIs including DSO, aging analysis and cash collection forecasts
Support month-end and year-end closing and internal and external audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial apprenticeship with a focus on accounting (e.g. Steuerfachangestellte/r, Industriekaufmann/-frau) or a degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field with a focus on accounting
Certified accountant qualification (Bilanzbuchhalter/in IHK) is a plus
2–4 years of experience as an Accounts Receivable Accountant, Billing Specialist or in a similar role
Experience invoicing international customers in multiple currencies; SaaS or subscription experience is a plus
Hands-on experience with accounting and invoicing systems such as DATEV, easybill or QuickBooks
Experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot
Strong Excel skills
Solid knowledge of German commercial and tax law (HGB, VAT), including cross-border invoicing and reverse charge
Professional communication skills, including in dunning and dispute resolution
Strong eye for numbers and detail; independent, structured and proactive working style
Fluent German and English
Team-oriented and reliable attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Workation possibility
Spendit card after your probation period
Fruit, coffee and water
Team lunches and team events, both global and local
Centrally located office
Full-time or part-time basis available