Job Description

Company and Job Overview
As one of the leading Japanese forwarding companies, we have been delivering exceptional logistics solutions for many years, backed by extensive expertise. With multiple locations across Germany and throughout the EU, we provide comprehensive services in transportation, storage, and distribution of goods.
Operating as a subsidiary of a major Japanese corporation, we work in close collaboration with our headquarters and are fully integrated into a global network. Our worldwide presence enables us to deliver seamless solutions to customers across borders. In Europe alone, we employ over 50 dedicated professionals, ensuring localized expertise combined with global standards.
They are seeking a Senior Staff Accounting (m/w/d) in their Düsseldorf (or Frankfurt) office.
Job Responsibilities
Daily Tasks:
Document collection and invoice filing
Supplier invoice and exchange rate checks
Bank reconciliation and petty cash management
Weekly Tasks:
Weekly payments
Monthly/Bi-monthly Tasks:
Reports to Deutsche Bank and bank balance checks
Petty cash bookkeeping (Office & Personal)
Statements issuance (customers, subsidiaries, agents)
Payment arrangements (subsidiaries, agents, Zoll lists)
Profit, warehouse, and MD report creation
Annual Tasks:
Audit
Personal income tax filing (overseas residents)
Job Requirements
Business-level English and German language skills
Successfully completed studies in business administration with a focus on accounting/finance or comparable
Knowledge of German GAAP, German tax law
ERP knowledge
Knowledge of MS Excel
Experience in a freight forwarding company is preferred
Sense of responsibility and solution-oriented thinking
Structured, independent and conscientious way of working with a high degree of precision
Experience in the Inside Sales, Customer Service or Pricing departments is an advantage
Ability to work in a team
Good communication and cooperation skills
Benefits & Others
Secure and unlimited employment
Working hours: 38.5 hours/week
Annual leave: 30 days/year
Commuting costs paid: Yes
Working in an international environment with a global network
A free parking space
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