Senior AR Accountant

Summary

Join Cognigy, a leading AI Agent platform provider, as a Senior AR Accountant! Based in Düsseldorf or remotely in Germany, you will play a crucial role in managing accounts receivable. Your responsibilities encompass customer billing, communication, and payment processing, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely collections. This position requires at least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, proficiency in accounting software, and strong communication skills in German and English. Cognigy offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including paid time off, pension scheme, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar role (Must have experience in the OTC process)
• Ability to calculate, post & manage accounting records accurately – understands & applies accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software, such as Datev, SAP, MS Dynamics, Sage, or NetSuite
• Experience with Revenue Recognition principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks, & work independently in an organized manner
• Excellent customer service, team, collaboration, and communication skills (both written ​and verbal)
• You have fluent German language skills and can communicate effectively in both German and English

Responsibilities

• Creation of & Issuing of Customer billings / invoices (from approved SO’s)
• Customer Communications relating to invoices / billings / collections
• Customer corrections (billing schedules)
• Generating customer invoices according to contracts, company policy & practices
• Reviewing customer contracts and orders for accuracy and adherence to policy
• Processing the AR accounts and incoming payments received, whilst maintaining accurate customer records
• The onboarding of our Customers and the related vendor management software setup that some Customers require for the submission/receipt of our invoices
• Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger in NetSuite, manages AR records
• Handling day to day AR transactions, verify discrepancies, make corrections and resolve any Customer’ billing queries & requests
• Facilitating on time payment of AR invoices due by handling our full dunning process
• Generating & Maintenance of various department reports detailing accounts receivable status (on a monthly, weekly and adhoc basis)
• Handles Billing schedules and Customer Billing & cash incoming forecasting

Benefits

• Attractive and performance-oriented salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days paid leave, plus 5 floating days, plus public holidays
• Unique opportunity to help build and shape the company, with little hierarchy
• Flexible working options
• Colleague recognition, reward and celebration events
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• ClassPass membership, giving you access to a variety of fitness and wellness experiences
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
• One paid ‘Giving Back Day' each year, so you can volunteer for a charity or community activity of your choice
• Subscription to the Calm app for you plus five friends/family members, giving you access to guided meditation, sleep stories, music, masterclasses, and much more