Accountant – Bank Accounting, Payment Processing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Execute payment runs including accounts payable, payroll, and travel expense reimbursements through bank portals and ERP systems.

• Approve and review payment orders in compliance with the internal four-eyes principle.

• Process monthly payroll runs in close collaboration with HR and the external payroll provider.

• Post payroll journal entries in NetSuite.

• Oversee and monitor corporate credit cards and travel expense reports using Navan.

• Reconcile bank accounts with the ERP (NetSuite) on a daily basis.

• Process and address outstanding items from bank reconciliations.

• Record and allocate bank transactions, including foreign exchange transactions.

• Maintain master data for bank accounts and payees.

• Assist in designing and establishing new banking processes.

• Support system changes and implementations in the banking domain.

• Document processes and work instructions effectively.

• Serve as the point of contact for banking inquiries and account documentation.

• Communicate with banks regarding inquiries, clarifications, or technical challenges.

• Aid in monthly cash reporting and liquidity assessments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed vocational training as a bank clerk, tax clerk, accountant, or a similar commercial qualification.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting, particularly focused on payment processing, bank accounting, or financial accounting.

• Proficient in using bank portals (such as EBICS and online banking platforms) and ERP systems.

• Experience in payroll processing or payroll postings is advantageous.

• Familiarity with posting foreign currency transactions is desirable.

• Proven experience in assisting with the design or establishment of financial processes.

• Highly reliable and detail-oriented.

• Possess a process-oriented mindset.

• Display initiative and a strong desire to shape and enhance processes.

• Maintain discretion when handling confidential information.

• Strong communication skills for effective coordination with HR, accounts payable, and external banks.

• Excellent German language skills are essential.

• English language proficiency (minimum B1 level) for working in an international environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave plus 5 additional special leave days and 5 baby-leave days – pro-rated according to your working hours.

• Deutschlandticket – fully covered by us.

• MacBook provided as your work device.

• Subsidy for an Urban Sports Club membership.

• Modern working environment at the Instagrid location in Ludwigsburg.

• Discounts at sustainable online shops.

• A company at the forefront of clean-tech innovation – and a team where you will feel welcome from day one.