Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable

We are the platform turning browsing into shopping. We connect 200 million shoppers with deals they love while boosting local sales for hundreds of top retailers and brands.

In 2024, Shopfully joined forces with the North American company Flipp, creating a global leader in the sector.

WHO WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable, who will join our Accounting team.

As an Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable, you will play a key role in managing customer receivables and collections processes across European operations. You will ensure accurate and timely invoicing, monitor customer accounts, drive collections, and resolve payment and billing issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable

• Manage the collection process for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Follow up with customers on overdue balances through email, phone and other communication channels.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable aging, identify overdue accounts and payment delays, and escalate potential credit risks.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, disputes and issues impacting collections.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and ensure incoming payments are accurately allocated.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management and internal teams to resolve issues affecting customer payments.
• Contribute to cash collection forecasts and reporting on overdue receivables and collection performance.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to Accounts Receivable.

Billing & Invoicing

• Manage the customer invoicing process and ensure invoices and credit notes are issued accurately and on time.
• Review billing information, contractual terms, purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Process billing adjustments, credit notes, cancellations and invoice corrections.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with Sales, Account Management and other teams.
• Maintain accurate customer master data and billing information.
• Support electronic invoicing processes and customer billing portals where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of billing and Accounts Receivable processes.

Reporting, Controls & Process Improvement

• Prepare and maintain regular reporting on Accounts Receivable, aging, overdue balances, collection performance and billing activities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Billing and Accounts Receivable.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Receivable and Billing.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and collection effectiveness.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3-5 years of professional experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or a similar accounting role.
• Hands-on experience managing customer collections, AR aging, account reconciliations and payment discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and general accounting principles.
• Fluent German, written and spoken.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience working with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is an asset.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SHOPFULLY

• An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company.
• A vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environment.
• Autonomy, flexibility, and a hybrid work model.
• Access to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions.
• Central, modern offices with snacks, coffee and ergonomic setups.
• Team events, offsites, happy hours, company parties and celebrations.
• Necessary equipment to work effectively from your workspace.
• Additional country-specific advantages based on local contracts and practices.