Payroll Accountant – SAP experience

walter services

Payroll Accountant responsible for monthly payroll processing and employee lifecycle management in Germany. Serving major clients with a commitment to quality customer service.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeKönigswinter • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll accounting, employment law, and payroll tax compliance while effectively managing employee lifecycle processes and maintaining accurate personnel records. Proficient in SAP HR/R3, SAP S/4 HANA, and MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

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Payroll AccountingEmployment Law KnowledgeSAP HR/R3SAP S/4 HANAMS Office Excel

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax ComplianceSocial Security LawPersonnel File ManagementContract Change Processing

Soft Skills

Service OrientationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Training in HR and Payroll Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for preparing and executing the monthly payroll while meeting all deadlines
Administratively support employees throughout the employment lifecycle, from onboarding and internal transfers to termination, including processing contract changes
Provide advice on all payroll-related matters, issue employment certificates and handle all tax and social security matters
Maintain personnel files and manage communications with health insurers and government authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed commercial training (or equivalent) with a focus on HR and payroll accounting
Several years of professional experience as a payroll accountant and solid knowledge of employment law, payroll tax and social security law
Confident user of SAP HR/R3 and SAP S/4 HANA as well as MS Office applications, in particular Excel and Word
Strong service orientation and enjoyment of working in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, trust-based working hours and the option to work remotely (home office) by arrangement
Permanent employment in a growing company with performance-based compensation
28 days of paid vacation for your rest and recovery
Individual onboarding and attractive prospects for professional development
Attractive employee discounts with exclusive partners, free parking directly on site, and complimentary beverages at the workplace
Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes and a highly motivated, collegial working environment