Accounting Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

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; 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; Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate posting of transactions; Reconcile credit card expenses, employee reimbursements, and travel expense reports; 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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Any other language is a plus