Europe - AP Specialist Accountant with German

• Responding to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, purchase orders, and transaction statuses.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies related to billing and payments.
• Ensuring timely and professional communication with vendors via email, phone, or internal systems.
• Coordinating with internal departments such as Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Finance to resolve vendor issues.
• Monitoring and managing tickets in vendor support platforms (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, Jira).
• Maintaining accurate records of all interactions and resolutions.
• Supporting the onboarding process of new vendors by answering initial questions and providing necessary documentation.
• Contributing to process improvements and best practices in vendor communication and issue resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Updating knowledge bases, FAQs, and documentation for both internal teams and vendors.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field (or studies in progress)
• Up to 1 year of experience in accounting, preferably in Accounts Payable
• English and German fluency at the B2 level or higher 
• Good understanding of financial processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to details and analytical skills 
• Proactive behavior and a commitment to continuous learning

Additional advantages:

• Additional accounting courses in progress or certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• Familiarity or proficiency with the SAP software system
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Improvement-oriented mindset
• Fluency in another foreign language dependent on the country served