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Payroll Accountant – Germany
ETERNITY SYSTEMSPayroll Accountant overseeing payroll processing and legal compliance for multiple locations in Germany. Focused on continuous process optimization and collaboration with HR.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independent, accurate and timely execution of the monthly payroll for all locations (wages & salaries)
- Accurate calculation of salaries, special payments and deductions (using DATEV Lohn & Gehalt)
- Reporting and certification to social security institutions, tax authorities and other relevant organizations
- Electronic retrieval and processing of sickness certificates
- Serve as the primary contact for all payroll-related queries for the sites
- Coordination and correspondence with health insurance providers, social security institutions and authorities
- Continuous optimization of payroll processes
- Support the HR department with administrative tasks and HR projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed commercial vocational training or an equivalent qualification with a focus on payroll accounting
- Several years of professional experience in payroll accounting, ideally in a multi-site environment
- Very good knowledge of payroll tax law and social security regulations
- Experience with DATEV payroll systems (LODAS / Lohn & Gehalt advantageous)
- Structured, meticulous and independent working style
- Discretion, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- A secure, future-oriented position
- Your birthday is generally a day off
- Company health insurance and complimentary psychological support
- Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution
- Capital-forming benefits (employer savings contributions)
- Training opportunities and career development
- Support for commuting by bicycle (bike-to-work program)
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll accountingsalary calculationspecial paymentsdeductionspayroll tax lawsocial security regulationsDATEV Lohn & GehaltDATEV payroll systemsreportingprocess optimization
Soft Skills
independent workingmeticulousnessdiscretionreliabilitysense of responsibilitycoordinationcommunicationadministrative supportproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
commercial vocational trainingequivalent qualification