Payroll Accountant – Germany

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the timely and precise execution of the monthly payroll process for all locations independently.

• Compute salaries, special payments, and deductions accurately using DATEV Lohn & Gehalt.

• Manage statutory notifications, reporting, and certification obligations for social security institutions, tax authorities, and other pertinent organizations.

• Electronically obtain and process certificates of incapacity for work along with other payroll-related information.

• Act as the primary contact for all locations concerning payroll inquiries.

• Liaise with health insurance funds, social security institutions, and government agencies.

• Consistently enhance payroll procedures.

• Assist the HR department with administrative duties and HR initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed commercial training or an equivalent qualification, ideally with a focus on payroll.

• Several years of experience in payroll accounting, preferably in a multi-location setting.

• Excellent knowledge of wage tax and social security legislation.

• Familiarity with DATEV payroll systems; knowledge of LODAS / Lohn & Gehalt is a plus.

• Organized, precise, and self-sufficient working approach.

• High level of discretion, reliability, and personal responsibility.

• Excellent communication abilities and a strong sense of teamwork.

🏝️ Benefits

• A stable and forward-looking position.

• Birthday off as a standard benefit.

• Preventive medical check-ups.

• Company-provided health insurance.

• Complimentary psychological support services.

• Company pension plan featuring a 20% employer contribution.

• Capital-forming benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and support for career aspirations.

• JobRad (bicycle or e-bike) available after two years of service.

• Options for part-time work and fully remote work.