Accountant (d/f/m) - Accounts Payable

Overview

Personio specializes in intelligent HR solutions designed to simplify complex, time-intensive tasks for small and medium businesses. With a talented team of 1,500 employees, we serve over 15,000 customers and 1.5 million workers. We invite you to contribute meaningfully from your first day.

Role Impact

As part of the Core Accounting team, the Accounts Payable Accountant will play a pivotal role in evolving Personio's AP function. This position involves leading end-to-end accounts payable operations, enhancing automation, and collaborating across departments on transformative projects to optimize processes throughout our expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete accounts payable operations, including month-end and year-end closing activities compliant with local GAAP, reconciling general and sub-ledger accounts related to suppliers and accruals, ensuring on-time completion
• Handle supplier invoice processing, reconcile outstanding items, and maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal teams, while spearheading automation and process improvements
• Actively represent the Accounts Payable function in cross-departmental projects such as Procure-to-Pay and similar initiatives, fostering process digitalization and efficiency
• Prepare financial analyses and ad-hoc reports to enhance quality control and provide valuable insights to management
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal stakeholders, auditors, and tax consultants
• Contribute to other accounting areas, such as payroll and fixed assets, as necessary
• Address additional tasks and requests as they arise

Qualifications

• Recognized professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, Bilanzbuchhalter, Steuerberater, or equivalent)
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity, rapidly growing SaaS or technology setting
• Deep understanding of local accounting standards and EMEA VAT regulations
• Advanced capabilities in Excel and Google Sheets
• Fluent English communication skills; proficiency in German or Spanish is advantageous
• Knowledge of Workday Financials is beneficial
• Experience using automation platforms such as Floqast or Blackline, and generative AI tools to streamline AP workflows
• A proactive and independent problem-solving approach, comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-focused, organized, and accountable, thriving in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages reviewed annually, including salary, perks, and pre-IPO equity options
• 28 days of paid leave with incremental additional days after 2 and 4 years of tenure
• Fully paid Impact Days to contribute to societal and environmental causes
• Comprehensive family leave, child support, mental health programs, and sabbaticals via PersonioCares
• Flexible working arrangements blending office presence and remote work through PersonioFlex
• Engagement activities including company-wide culture weeks and year-end local events
• Dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies and swift decision-making

Additional Information

This role is based in Dublin or Munich and requires a minimum of three days per week onsite presence. Personio is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture embracing diversity irrespective of gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, educational background, or ethnicity.