Responsible for full personnel administration: employment contracts, onboarding, personnel data and offboarding
Support in applying for public funding and preparing reports
Manage time tracking, absence management and maintenance of digital personnel files
Perform monthly payroll processing
Primary point of contact for employees' payroll queries
Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
Support the monthly closing process and review employee expense reports

Completed commercial vocational training or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field
Several years of professional experience in accounting and/or payroll
Solid knowledge of German payroll and social security regulations
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end closing processes
Familiarity with German tax and employment law regulations
Proficient with HRIS systems (preferably Personio) and accounting software such as DATEV or SAP, as well as expense management tools
Excel skills and proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite
Full professional proficiency in German (C2) and good English skills (B2)
Professional certification in accounting or payroll is a strong plus

HR Payroll & Accounting Specialist

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