Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion?
Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties will be assigned as required)
- Partners closely with Senior Staff Accountant A/R to execute daily tasks, projects, responsibilities, ensuring seamless workflow and shared accountability for outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Team on topics relating to customer communication and actively participate in monthly sales meetings providing customer account insights to the Sales team.
- Support in collecting outstanding Accounts Receivable
- Administrate all credit card e-shop orders – including authorizations - and verify their correctness
- Responsible for processing credit card payments
- Responsible to match the incoming payments with the received customer remittances
- Prepare and process all customer payments (checks, credit card, ACH’s, etc.) daily to the ledger and identification of any payment discrepancies
- Support in issuing credit notes and debit notes for any pricing and/or freight errors
- Submit customer invoices to their respective portals as required
- Ensure all paper invoices are sent out to customers regularly
- Run monthly statements and mail paper statements
- Update customer information in SAP as applicable
- Support the clearing of debit/credit memos on accounts in a timely manner
- Assist with audits of the company’s accounts both internally and externally
- Respond to customer account inquiries as required
- Assist with annual budget preparation as required
- Evaluate current processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements
- Participation in accounting specific projects
*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred or a minimum of 5 years accounting experience, or suitable combination of formal education and experience
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices is required
- Knowledge of SAP helpful but not required
Skills:
- Day to day work activities are prioritized appropriately within work routines
- Excellent organization, time-management, administrative and computer skills (including Microsoft word, excel and outlook)
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work closely with team members
- Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus
In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.
Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years accounting experience or suitable combination of education and experience
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices
- Knowledge of SAP
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent organization, time-management, and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong customer service focus
- Ability to work closely with team members
What We Do
Bürkert is a leading international manufacturer of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases, providing innovative solutions for industries such as chemical, food, and water treatment.
