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Deutschland
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AP Accountant based in Germany.
As a Senior AP Accountant, you will oversee complex and business-critical Accounts Payable operations in an international, multi-entity environment. You will serve as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring efficient issue resolution and strong vendor relationships. The role requires sound judgment, autonomy, and the ability to manage non-standard financial situations. You will contribute to accurate month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial controls while supporting audit activities. You will also mentor junior colleagues and share your expertise to strengthen the wider finance team. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help improve processes and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity to take ownership, influence continuous improvement, and contribute to a fast-growing technology environment.
You will take ownership of complex Accounts Payable activities while ensuring operational accuracy, strong stakeholder relationships, and continuous process improvement.
Manage the most complex and business-critical Accounts Payable activities within your assigned scope, overseeing processes from start to finish.
Handle escalations, non-standard cases, and situations without established precedents by applying sound judgment and independent decision-making.
Act as a primary point of contact for business stakeholders, resolving operational issues and managing expectations effectively.
Manage complex vendor relationships, including dispute resolution, payment negotiations, and escalations.
Support month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, AP aging reviews, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reviews.
Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day support to junior AP Accountants.
Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational challenges, questioning existing processes, and providing practical insights to improvement projects.
Support audit and internal control activities across assigned entities, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution of queries.
The ideal candidate brings extensive Accounts Payable experience, strong financial expertise, and the confidence to independently manage complex operational responsibilities.
At least 6 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, including responsibility for complex or business-critical entities.
Proven ability to independently manage non-standard situations and make sound decisions in challenging circumstances.
Experience acting as a key contact for business stakeholders, resolving operational issues, and managing expectations.
Strong knowledge of month-end closing procedures, financial reconciliations, and Accounts Payable controls.
Solid working knowledge of NetSuite and BlackLine; familiarity with Zip is a strong advantage.
Experience working in multi-currency, multi-entity, or multi-country Accounts Payable environments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, or support more junior colleagues.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, as English is the primary working language.
Experience supporting external audits and communicating directly with auditors is an advantage.
Exposure to process improvement projects or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Additional European language skills are considered an asset.
Competitive compensation.
Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
Flexibility and autonomy, with meaningful ownership of responsibilities.
Collaborative and innovative working culture.
Opportunity to contribute to impactful AI projects.
International environment with talented professionals across multiple locations.
Fast-paced environment offering opportunities for professional development and meaningful impact.
Opportunity to shape processes, take initiative, and contribute to the future of AI infrastructure.