Reconciliation Specialist with German

Job Overview

Job Purpose

Responsible for the end-to-end reconciliation process for accounts across German speaking countries, ensuring accurate matching of accounting documents, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting the OTC process.

Accountability /

Objectives

• Manage and execute day-to-day reconciliation activities for key accounts.
• Ensure accurate matching of payments, credit notes, and deductions.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.
• Support process improvements and collaborate with related departments.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end reconciliation process for German speaking countries
• Dedicated region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
• Analyze customer accounts.
• Ensure day-to-day reconciliation activity by matching accounting documents such as payments, credit notes, and deductions.
• Liaise with customers and raise credit notes as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues to identify underlying problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to all customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in meetings with customers.
• Cooperate closely with other departments such as Cash Collection, Cash Application, Dispute, Sales, and Rebate.

Competencies, Skills, Experience

Technical Skills & Professional Aptitudes

• Strong experience in reconciliation.
• SAP experience (knowledge of S4Hana system is a great advantage).
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Able to work with defined processes.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate within a matrix organization.
• Proactive approach.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Pro-client approach.
• Attention to detail.

Experience

• Work experience in a similar role: OTC (order-to-cash) or related, such as Finance, Accounting, Cash Collection.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain is a plus.

Role Segmentation

(Office Based / Hybrid / Remote / Field)

• First 1 month: Hybrid (Warsaw, Poland)
• After training: Fully remote (with office access in Warsaw, Poland)

Primary Location

Travel % (Domestic / International)

n/a

Languages

(If applicable)

Advanced German.

Strong English.

Other European Languages are a plus.

Education / Qualifications

Education

• Higher Degree in Business, Finance, Systems, or related field.

Qualifications

n/a

Key Relationships

Internal

• Cash Collection
• Cash Application
• Dispute
• Sales
• Rebates Team
• Other internal stakeholders

External

• German speaking customers

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Learning & Development:
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