Accounts Payable Accountant with German

**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** Accounts Payable Accountant Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining strong control over accounts payable processes. Key Responsibilities: * Process high volumes of vendor invoices in line with company policies and SLAs * Review, validate, and post invoices while ensuring correct coding and approvals * Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions in a timely manner * Manage payment proposals, including review, approval coordination, and execution * Process urgent and manual payments when required * Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and compliance * Respond to vendor and internal queries related to invoices and payments * Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items * Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting * Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards * Collaborate with procurement and other stakeholders to improve process efficiency **Required technical and professional expertise** Key Requirements * Fluent German (min. B2/C1) and Intermediate English skills * Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies independently * High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial data processing * Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of end-to-end tasks * Strong self-discipline and accountability, especially in a remote or high-pressure environment * Ability to work under time pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines * Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive approach to issue resolution * Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), with confidence in interacting with stakeholders * Process-oriented mindset, with the ability to quickly learn and stabilize new processes within a limited KT period Personal Profile * Diligent, reliable, and well-organized * Open-minded with a positive, solution-oriented attitude * Strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality * Team player, but also capable of working independently with minimal supervision **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Experience in Accounts Payable processes (invoice processing, query handling, vendor communication) * Ability to operate effectively in a newly transitioned and evolving process * Readiness to take on a high level of responsibility, as the client retains only a limited process ownership structure (single Process Owner) * Flexibility and resilience when working with a demanding client environment * Continuous focus on process improvement and efficiency * Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP system IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.