Financial Accountant

JWR Employment Specialists are delighted to be working with a growing international manufacturing company located in Bodenheim, Germany to recruit a Financial Accountant.

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the account management of the facility and will report directly to the Managing Director.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manages the preparation and completion of accounts payable accounting
- Manual posting of weekly incoming and outgoing payments according to incoming voucher-based account statements
- Processing of travel expenses
- Maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable for both domestic and foreign customers
- Manages and reviews accounts receivable
- Maintenance and processing of open items and customer master data
- Creation of repayment documents, credit notes and reminders
- Point of contact and support for departments and tax consultants
- Reconciliation of general ledger and subledger accounts
- Accrual Accounting
- Collaboration in the preparation of advance sales tax returns
- International business competence
- Reporting to management on overall workflow, processes and procedures

**Qualifications, Education & Experience**:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum 4-year degree in business administration or equivalent discipline preferred
- At least 4 years post qualification accounting experience in Germany is required
- Must be able to develop positive and supportive relationships with peers, internal staff and management and have the ability to interact cross-functionally with different levels within the organization
- Have professional oral and written communication in both the German and English language
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive
- Must have strong verbal communication skills with the ability to appreciate different opinions
- Experience with using D365, Datev/SIMBA and handling of document management systems

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 4 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Bodenheim (required)

Work Location: In person