Senior A/R Manager – E-Commerce, Regulatory Reporting

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

📋 Description

• Enhance the landscape of accounting systems and spearhead automation throughout the Order-to-Cash workflow.

• Automate settlements for marketplaces and refine the posting of transactions.

• Organize international regulatory reporting for OSS, VAT returns, and EC Sales Lists, transitioning it to a standardized, tool-supported procedure.

• Improve cash application and bank reconciliation for payment service providers such as PayPal, Stripe, and Amazon Payments.

• Prepare processes for new countries and sales channels.

• Establish DSO and revenue reporting to evaluate A/R performance.

• Serve as the escalation contact for disputed invoices, marketplace clarification issues, and compliance edge cases.

• Ensure the accuracy of postings and filings through spot checks and standardized practices.

• Share process expertise with the team and implement strong backup arrangements.

• Oversee and take responsibility for the A/R component of the month-end close.

• Methodically calculate and document month-end accruals.

• Offer subject-matter expertise when integrating new sales channels or entering new markets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting, particularly in Accounts Receivable (A/R) or receivables management.

• Industry experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, or multichannel environments, including familiarity with Amazon, Zalando, fee structures, settlements, chargebacks, and returns.

• Strong understanding of international VAT reporting, including OSS, VAT returns, and EC Sales Lists (ESL).

• Proficient in DATEV, SAP, NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting systems.

• Experience with e-commerce accounting tools, such as Shopify, WooCommerce integrations, or marketplace APIs, is advantageous.

• Demonstrated success in developing and automating financial processes.

• Capability to provide subject-matter leadership, disseminate knowledge, ensure quality, and manage escalations with confidence.

• Proficient in German at C1 level.

• Good command of English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and locations.

• Glow Card: €50 monthly credit for local providers (€600 annually).

• Access to Glowcademy and dedicated learning time each week.

• 40% employee discount across the entire product range.

• 30 days of vacation, 1 personal holiday, and up to 10 additional unpaid days off.

• Up to €600 per year for supplementary health benefits, such as glasses or professional teeth cleaning.

• €600 employer contribution to a pension plan after successfully completing the probationary period.

• Additional 20% employer contribution to the pension plan when you make your own contributions.

• Corporate Benefits and FutureBens offering exclusive discounts and perks.