Financial Accountant - Accounts Payable, General Ledger & Reporting | Finanzbuchhalter - Kreditoren, Hauptbuch & Reporting / Holzhandel (m/w/d)
Franz Habisreutinger GmbH & Co. KG Holzzentrum
Job Summary
This role offers a modern approach to accounting within a traditional, family-owned timber trading company that has operated for over 200 years. Based in Weingarten, you will join a central finance department where 85% of document processing is already automated. Instead of manual data entry, your day-to-day will focus on analyzing complex bookings, monitoring automated workflows, and utilizing AI tools to optimize accounting processes. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable, reconciling supplier and payment accounts (including digital platforms like PayPal), preparing VAT returns, and supporting month-end and year-end closures. You will also collaborate with the controlling department on KPI analysis and report development. This position is ideal for a tech-savvy accounting professional who enjoys process improvement and data analysis. The company offers a stable, permanent contract with flexible working hours, partial home office options, and a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and health incentives.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in finance, taxation, or wholesale trade; or an equivalent professional qualification.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, ideally within medium-sized companies (Mittelstand)
- Extensive experience in accounts payable and payment transactions
- Proven experience in financial reporting and interest in controlling activities
- Experience working with digital accounting systems and automated document processing
Languages
Additional
- Location: Weingarten, Germany. Partial home office possible. Working hours: 35–41 hours per week. Must be able to provide application documents in PDF format for security reasons.