We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
The Junior Accountant for Accounts Receivable ensures timely, accurate and compliant service delivery for all Accounts Receivable transactions in accordance with performance and quality standards defined in relevant service level agreements.
Supports the day to day Accounts Receivable operations for the following process areas:
- Contribute to the processing of receipts (processing of electronic bank statements and cash allocation/dispute management)
- Perform credit control activities (dunning and value adjustments/write offs)
- Customer Account maintenance and periodic closing
Assists and supports ad-hoc requests
Ensures the understanding and compliant service delivery across Covestro AG of agreed policies and procedures.
Understands service level agreements and key performance indicators for Accounts Receivable related processes.
Contributes to the continuous maintenance and the update of Accounts Receivable process activities and procedures.
Achieves performance and quality standards as defined in relevant service level agreements.
Assists the implementation of initiatives for improving the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the Accounts Receivable transaction processing.
The minimum salary on this position is 1500 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.
What You OfferHigh school degree or equivalent experience, preferable in accounting or business
Approximately 0-2 years of experience in the area of Accounting.
Some experience in Accounts Receivable processes in a complex and international business environment of advantage.
Basic knowledge of Finance and Accounting end-to-end processes.
Self-disciplined with ability to work independently and under stress and pressure.
Ability to adapt to new culture and people.
Strong service orientation: strong commitment to customer orientation and understanding of customer needs.
Good communication skills
Business proficient English
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- High school degree or equivalent experience in accounting or business
- Approximately 0-2 years of experience in Accounting
- Some experience in Accounts Receivable processes
- Basic knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes
- Strong service orientation and communication skills
- Business proficient English
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
