General Accountant

Job Description Accounting Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing transactional accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), and maintaining financial records. This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations while supporting financial reporting and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP) Management:
  • Process vendor invoices, ensure accuracy, and match with purchase orders
  • Manage payment schedules, process payments (wire transfers), and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate payment terms
• Accounts Receivable (AR) Management:
  • Generate customer invoices based on contracts and agreements
  • Process incoming payments and reconcile with outstanding receivables
  • Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and implement collection strategies
  • Review and reporting of A/R Aging
• Bank Reconciliation & Expense Management:
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate posting of transactions.
  • Reconcile credit card expenses, employee reimbursements, and travel expense reports
• General Accounting & Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate records in Netsuite (ERP System), ensuring all transactions are properly documented
  • Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and audit requirements

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and financial record-keeping
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for vendor and customer interactions
• Fluent in German and in English, any other language is a plus