Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location
Bayern | Germany
Job description
We are currently seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Hamburg working on our Ex Libris entities in Germany and Denmark. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great small local team within the larger global organization. If you have experience working in an Accounts Payable role and has a strong knowledge of German GAAP we’d love to speak to you!
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
- 2-5 Years’ knowledge in an Accounts Payable role
- Knowledge in local German GAAP
- Good Knowledge of local tax (VAT) rules
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and productively in a dynamic environment, as well as being a solutions-oriented team player.
- Can work well in a team environment and is able to assist the financial group to meet any challenges for the group.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated, constantly trying to seek a better solution.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Good organizational skills.
- Full fluency in English and German
- Knowledge of NetSuite and / or Oracle EBS and Coupa are preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Word
What will you be doing in this role?
- Responsible for posting supplier invoices and other financial transaction on a daily basis
- Handles the Account payables including AP aging reports and payments to the vendors
- Matches Purchase Orders to vendor invoices in cooperation with the procurement team in HQ
- Contacts vendors concerning issues with their accounts and responds to vendor requests, in English and German
- Processes and reimburses employee’s expense reports in accordance with local GAAP and company policy
- Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly VAT returns and ensure their accuracy
- Responsible for accurate and timely vendor creation and maintenance in NetSuite
- Handles processing of mail, incl. filing (paper & digital)
- Assist the financial controller with month end accruals
- Collaborates with various functional departments as appropriate
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
About the Team
This role will work as part of a team of 3 reporting into the Manager, Accounting for the Ex Libris entities in Germany and Denmark. This team will be part of our larger global accounting function.
Hours of Work
Full-time (40 hours’ per week), permanent role based in Hamburg on a hybrid basis (2 days’ per week in the office).
Benefits
- 30 Holiday days’ per year
- Paid free days on 24th and 31st December
- Various other benefits
- Flexible working
- Hybrid role
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
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