AP & GL Accountant

Kardex Remstar is a leading Swiss company and global market leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics systems, with over 3,000 employees worldwide. Our excellent reputation is built on the high quality of our products and services.
At Kardex, you get the freedom to truly shape your ideas and vision in an inspiring and motivating work environment, based on trust and innovation. Join a team that plans for tomorrow and makes a meaningful impact!
For our Finance department, we are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to strengthen our driven Italian team in Milan!
With your expertise and commitment, you ensure sustainable relationships and satisfied customers, who can always count on you for the best advice!

The candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts payable cycle and general accounting activities, contributing to the periodic closing processes, tax compliance, and reporting to the parent company. The role requires close collaboration with the Finance team and progressive involvement in the company's key administrative and accounting activities.
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Your tasks

• You will take ownership of the entire accounts payable process, including invoice verification, posting, and cost center allocation.
• You will monitor supplier due dates and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• You will perform account reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts.
• You will support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• You will contribute to general accounting activities, financial reporting, and management analyses.
• You will ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage VAT, Intrastat, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• You will collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders while supporting continuous improvements in accounting and internal control processes.

Your profile

• You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a comparable qualification, combined with solid accounting experience.
• You have a strong understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS and Italian GAAP.
• You are familiar with accounts payable processes, journal entries, and month-end closing activities.
• You are confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• You are fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• You have experience working with ERP systems; knowledge of SAP Business One and/or SAP S/4HANA is a strong advantage.
• You work accurately, take ownership of your responsibilities, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across different functions.

Your personality

• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently while meeting deadlines and priorities

We offer: 

• Long-term prospects: A secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment  

• Valuable support: Great team spirit, elaborate onboarding and a wide range of training opportunities in our own academy at the Bellheim site as well as an Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)

• Tangible added value: Flexible working hours, annual vacation on behalf of the respective country regulations

• Visible benefits: Attractive salary, company pension plan and other benefits  

• Attractive extras: Corporate benefits, company and team events,

Ready to join? Apply now and start your journey with us!

If you’re a visionary leader who thrives on building, leading, and delivering results at scale — we’d love to hear from you.

Please send us your application with a possible start date via our career page. If you have any questions, please contact Veronika Wieland-Kolumban by phone +49 (8283) 999216 .