Accounts Receivable Specialist (German-Speaking)

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
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Big Data • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence • Consulting
Celonis helps the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet.
The Role
Manage collections for past-due customers: contact clients, negotiate payments, resolve disputes with sales/billing, investigate historical debts, process payments/refunds, prepare collection reports, and collaborate on process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team:
As part of the collection’s structure, you will be reporting to the manager of the team in Madrid with a global focus on supporting from the finance side our growing operations.

The Role:

As Account Receivable Specialist with focus on collection, you will be responsible to

establish contact with past due customers and resolve delinquency in a timely manner through providing account information, resolving customer concerns, and negotiating payment arrangements that are acceptable to both the customer and the company. You will collaborate with billing, sales and various other internal departments to achieve common goals. A high degree of independent judgement is required to evaluate unique situations to determine account handling and resolution.


The work you’ll do:

  • Focus on customer experience to reduce delay on payments and achieve higher
  • customer satisfaction rates.
  • Monitor accounts daily, contacting clients and discussing their overdue payments, taking actions to encourage timely payments.
  • Disputes management and resolution of issues in cooperation with the sales, billing team and other stakeholders.
  • Investigate historical data for debts and invoices.
  •  Collaborate with accounting operations to process payments and refunds.
  • Prepare and present reports on collection activities and progress.
  • Ensuring all customer queries are passed onto the relevant teams with full details to ensure a prompt turnaround.
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders and functional areas for process improvements.
  • Actively collaborate with other finance functional areas

The qualifications you need:

  • A BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, and/or Linguistic.
  • 1+ years’ fulltime experience in a collection role.
  • Business fluency in English as a Must-have
  • Business fluency in German as a Must-have
  • Strong communication skills to deal with different internal stakeholders and in multinational teams.
  • Very comfortable with numbers.
  • Target driven, quick learner, proactive and team player.
  • An independent and entrepreneurial way of working.
  • Located in Madrid to work one-site from the Celonis Madrid office.

What Celonis can offer you:

  • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
  • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
  • Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
  • Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
  • Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
  • Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
  • Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
  • Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
  • Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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Skills Required

  • BA/BS degree
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or Linguistics
  • 1+ years full-time experience in a collections role
  • Business fluency in English
  • Business fluency in German
  • Strong communication skills for multinational stakeholder management
  • Comfortable with numbers / quantitative aptitude
  • Target-driven, proactive, quick learner and team player
  • Independent and entrepreneurial working style
  • Located in Madrid and able to work on-site at Celonis Madrid office

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Celonis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Policies include approximately 6+ months of paid parental leave globally, with 24 weeks for main carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, plus carer/emergency leave. Feedback suggests these provisions apply from day one and extend to adoption.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility All full‑time employees receive equity grants with refreshes and merit‑based awards, positioning ownership as a core element of total rewards. Feedback suggests equity access is broadly available across locations for eligible roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside free counseling sessions and subsidized fitness programs. Feedback suggests wellbeing resources are a prominent part of the package.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. # Approximately half of the top 200 companies of the Forbes Global 2000 are Celonis customers. # More than 30% of the Fortune Global 500, and more than 25% of the Fortune 500 are Celonis customers. # To date, Celonis customers have realized more than $8 billion in value, and identified more than $18 billion in value. Celonis has been recognized as: # Germany’s most valuable startup and one of the most valuable in New York City # One of the world’s 50 most valuable private companies # The first German decacorn and one of only 48 in the world # The second largest unicorn in Europe

Why Work With Us

Celonis is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling ourselves Celonauts, we are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. We tackle challenges together and celebrate our successes as a team in and out of the office. Together, we’re changing the world one process at a time. Care to join us?

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