Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
- Job Number: JREQ126277
- City, ST: Remote, Bavaria
- Date Posted: 2/9/2024
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We are currently seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Hamburg working on our Ex Libris entities in Germany and Denmark. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great small local team within the larger global organization. If you have experience working in an Accounts Payable role and has a strong knowledge of German GAAP we’d love to speak to you!
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
- 2-5 Years’ knowledge in an Accounts Payable role
- Knowledge in local German GAAP
- Good Knowledge of local tax (VAT) rules
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and productively in a dynamic environment, as well as being a solutions-oriented team player.
- Can work well in a team environment and is able to assist the financial group to meet any challenges for the group.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated, constantly trying to seek a better solution.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Good organizational skills.
- Full fluency in English and German
- Knowledge of NetSuite and / or Oracle EBS and Coupa are preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Word
What will you be doing in this role?
- Responsible for posting supplier invoices and other financial transaction on a daily basis
- Handles the Account payables including AP aging reports and payments to the vendors
- Matches Purchase Orders to vendor invoices in cooperation with the procurement team in HQ
- Contacts vendors concerning issues with their accounts and responds to vendor requests, in English and German
- Processes and reimburses employee’s expense reports in accordance with local GAAP and company policy
- Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly VAT returns and ensure their accuracy
- Responsible for accurate and timely vendor creation and maintenance in NetSuite
- Handles processing of mail, incl. filing (paper & digital)
- Assist the financial controller with month end accruals
- Collaborates with various functional departments as appropriate
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
About the Team
This role will work as part of a team of 3 reporting into the Manager, Accounting for the Ex Libris entities in Germany and Denmark. This team will be part of our larger global accounting function.
Hours of Work
Full-time (40 hours’ per week), permanent role based in Hamburg on a hybrid basis (2 days’ per week in the office).
Benefits
- 30 Holiday days’ per year
- Paid free days on 24th and 31st December
- Various other benefits
- Flexible working
- Hybrid role
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