German-Speaking Accounting Clerk (Hybrid)

• Workplace Location: Hamburg (HafenCity district), Germany
  
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid structure (offering up to 6 remote working days per calendar month)
  
• Type of Employment: Full-time position
  
• Annual Compensation: €48,000 to €55,000 gross per year
  

Company OverviewWe are an established logistics provider operating on an international scale, backed by more than a quarter-century of heritage based in Hamburg. Operating as a key component of a globally connected corporate network, our organization bridges commercial markets through deep maritime knowledge, dependable operations, and top-tier service standards. Our team delivers streamlined transportation services while overseeing every cargo shipment with accountability, professional expertise, and strong collaborative energy. To reinforce our finance department situated in the modern HafenCity area of Hamburg, we are actively recruiting a dedicated Accounting Clerk (f/m/d) fluent in German.
Core Responsibilities & Daily TasksIn this active position, you will take direct responsibility for day-to-day financial accounting workflows while collaborating closely with various operational departments across the business:

• Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Oversee accounts receivable balances, which includes actively calling clients and transport partners regarding outstanding billing statements and cash collection efforts.
  
• Accounts Payable Management: Review, assign accounting codes to, and process incoming vendor invoices, while overseeing routine outgoing payment schedules.
  
• Cash Management & General Ledger: Record everyday banking transactions, manage petty cash accounts, and perform ledger reconciliations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed asset ledgers.
  
• Intercompany Clearing: Draft, review, and record cross-charge entries between various entities within the overarching corporate group.
  
• Financial Closings: Assist the team during month-end and year-end financial closing procedures, while aiding in broader financial analysis and management reporting.
  

Candidate Qualifications & Profile
Essential Criteria (Must-Haves):

• Educational Background: Completion of a formal vocational training program in business or finance (such as a Steuerfachangestellte/r or Finanzbuchhalter/in) or a comparable professional qualification in accounting.
  
• Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of practical, hands-on work history in financial accounting (encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger operations).
  
• Software Competency: Strong practical command of SAP FI systems combined with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (specifically Excel functions and pivot tables).
  
• Language Abilities: C2-level German fluency (native or fully fluent equivalent) alongside sound business-level English capabilities (B1 level).
  
• Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding telephone communication skills and the confidence to interact directly with clients regarding overdue balances.
  
• Working Style: Self-directed, detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at operating effectively within a team environment.
  
• Commute Considerations: Located within a reasonable commuting distance to the HafenCity office site (no more than a 60-minute travel time; fully remote arrangements are not supported).
  

Desirable Criteria (Nice-to-Haves):

• Prior operational background within the maritime, freight forwarding, or broader transportation sectors.
  
• Practical exposure to intercompany accounting practices and multi-currency transactions.
  
• An interest in contributing to the modernization and digitalization of accounting processes.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: An annual base compensation package ranging between €48,000 and €55,000 gross, calibrated to your level of experience.
  
• Monetary Perks: Employer contributions toward capital-forming benefits (VWL), transit/travel subsidies, access to JobRad bicycle leasing, and a 20% employer contribution match for the company pension scheme.
  
• Flexible Scheduling: A balanced hybrid setup permitting up to 6 home-office days each month (capped at a maximum of 2 days per week).
  
• Health & Wellness Support: Corporate membership access through EGYM Wellpass, accompanied by free workplace drinks and fresh fruit provisions.
  
• Professional Growth & Culture: Structured onboarding programs and continuous learning options, complemented by a friendly, collaborative workplace culture with regular company gatherings (including summer parties, holiday celebrations, and traditional outings).
  

How to ApplyIf your background aligns with this profile and you are eager to step forward in your career within a global logistics environment, we look forward to reviewing your background. Please submit your application materials along with your earliest available start date!