Staff Accountant

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? 

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties will be assigned as required)

• Partners closely with Senior Staff Accountant A/R to execute daily tasks, projects, responsibilities, ensuring seamless workflow and shared accountability for outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales Team on topics relating to customer communication and actively participate in monthly sales meetings providing customer account insights to the Sales team.
• Support in collecting outstanding Accounts Receivable
• Administrate all credit card e-shop orders – including authorizations - and verify their correctness
• Responsible for processing credit card payments
• Responsible to match the incoming payments with the received customer remittances
• Prepare and process all customer payments (checks, credit card, ACH’s, etc.) daily to the ledger and identification of any payment discrepancies 
• Support in issuing credit notes and debit notes for any pricing and/or freight errors
• Submit customer invoices to their respective portals as required 
• Ensure all paper invoices are sent out to customers regularly
• Run monthly statements and mail paper statements
• Update customer information in SAP as applicable
• Support the clearing of debit/credit memos on accounts in a timely manner
• Assist with audits of the company’s accounts both internally and externally
• Respond to customer account inquiries as required
• Assist with annual budget preparation as required
• Evaluate current processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements
• Participation in accounting specific projects

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred or a minimum of 5 years accounting experience, or suitable combination of formal education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices is required
• Knowledge of SAP helpful but not required

Skills:

• Day to day work activities are prioritized appropriately within work routines
• Excellent organization, time-management, administrative and computer skills (including Microsoft word, excel and outlook)
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work closely with team members
• Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.