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Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable (German-speaking)

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Italy
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EUR 25k–27k / yr
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Open level
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30 Oct 2026
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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

ShopFully is hiring a German-speaking Accounts Receivable Accounting Specialist to manage receivables, collections, billing, reconciliations, and payment dispute resolution for European customer accounts. The role partners closely with Sales, Account Management, and Finance while supporting AR aging analysis, cash-collection forecasting, financial close, audits, and internal controls. Candidates need 3–5 years of AR, credit and collections, or comparable accounting experience, along with fluent German and professional English. Strong spreadsheet skills, ERP experience—preferably NetSuite—and a detail-oriented, ownership-driven approach are important. The position operates in a fast-moving multinational environment with a hybrid, autonomy-focused work model.

Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

Job Complexity

3/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

4/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

4/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

4/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThis is an intermediate accounting operations role requiring independent management of collections, billing accuracy, reconciliations, and exception handling. The German-language customer interaction and cross-functional coordination increase the role's complexity, but it does not require senior accounting leadership or advanced technical accounting specialization.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader EU market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianBelow market
€26,000
EU market range€50k–€65k
AI insightThe disclosed Italy base hiring range is €25,000–€27,000 EUR yearly, with a midpoint of €26,000 EUR. The estimated US-market range for a comparable Accounts Receivable Specialist with 3–5 years of experience is $50,000–$65,000 USD annually; this US range is an estimate and is not a conversion of the Italy-based offer.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

Sample interview questions
How do you prioritize a portfolio of overdue customer accounts?

I begin with the AR aging report and segment accounts by balance size, days past due, dispute status, payment history, and credit risk. I then create a structured follow-up plan, document each interaction, escalate material risks promptly, and regularly update the forecast based on realistic expected payment dates.

Describe how you would investigate an invoice that a customer refuses to pay due to a discrepancy.

I would first review the invoice, contract terms, purchase order, delivery or service evidence, and payment history. I would clarify the issue with the customer, coordinate with Sales or Account Management where commercial context is needed, process an approved correction or credit note if appropriate, and document the final resolution in the ERP system.

What controls help ensure that customer invoices are accurate and issued on time?

Key controls include validating customer master data, approved pricing and contract terms, purchase orders, tax details, and supporting documentation before issuing invoices. I would use billing checklists, reconciliation reports, approval workflows for adjustments, and exception reviews to identify errors before invoices are sent.

How have you used Excel or Google Sheets in an Accounts Receivable role?

I have used spreadsheets to analyze aging, track collection actions, reconcile payment allocations, identify unapplied cash, and prepare management reporting. Functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and data validation help make reconciliation and follow-up work more accurate and efficient.

How would you communicate a sensitive overdue balance to a German-speaking customer while protecting the relationship?

I would communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully in German, stating the invoice details, due date, outstanding amount, and any requested action. I would listen for the cause of the delay, offer practical resolution options within policy, confirm commitments in writing, and involve internal stakeholders early if there is a commercial dispute or credit concern.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
Opportunity details

About this role.

We are the platform turning browsing into shopping. We connect 200 million shoppers with deals they love while boosting local sales for hundreds of top retailers and brands.

We help consumers save time and money while making smart shopping decisions, and we support retailers and brands in engaging customers from online research to in-store purchases.

In 2024, Shopfully joined forces with the North American company Flipp, creating a global leader in the sector. Together, we reach 400 million households and serve over 1,000 top retailers and brands across 27 markets, including Europe, Canada, the USA, Latin America, and Australia.

Ready to spark your growth with us?

WHO WE LOOK FOR 🦄

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable, who will join our Accounting team.

As an Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable, you will play a key role in managing our customer receivables and collections processes across our European operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring customer accounts, driving collections, and resolving payment and billing issues.

You’ll work closely with customers and cross-functional teams including Sales, Account Management and Finance to resolve outstanding balances and ensure a healthy accounts receivable portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable communicating with customers, and enjoys taking ownership of issues from investigation through to resolution.

As part of our global hiring process, we kindly ask that resumes/CVs be submitted in English, as it’s our primary business language across teams and regions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 🏄

Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable

  • Manage the collection process for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices.
  • Proactively follow up with customers on overdue balances through email, phone and other appropriate communication channels.
  • Monitor Accounts Receivable aging, identify overdue accounts and payment delays, and escalate potential credit risks as appropriate.
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, disputes and other issues impacting collections.
  • Perform customer account reconciliations and ensure incoming payments are accurately allocated.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Account Management and other internal teams to resolve commercial or administrative issues affecting customer payments.
  • Contribute to cash collection forecasts and regular reporting on overdue receivables and collection performance.
  • Provide information and supporting documentation for bad debt and credit loss assessments, where applicable.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities related to Accounts Receivable.

Billing & Invoicing

  • Manage the customer invoicing process, ensuring invoices and credit notes are issued accurately and on time.
  • Review billing information, contractual terms, purchase orders and supporting documentation prior to invoice issuance.
  • Process billing adjustments, credit notes, cancellations and invoice corrections.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in partnership with Sales, Account Management and other relevant teams.
  • Maintain accurate customer master data and billing information.
  • Support electronic invoicing processes and customer billing portals where required.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of billing and Accounts Receivable processes.

Reporting, Controls & Process Improvement

  • Prepare and maintain regular reporting on Accounts Receivable, aging, overdue balances, collection performance and billing activities.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Billing and Accounts Receivable.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting procedures and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Receivable and Billing.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and collection effectiveness.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 🪄

  • 3–5 years of professional experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or a similar accounting role.
  • Hands-on experience managing customer collections, AR aging, account reconciliations and payment discrepancies.
  • Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and general accounting principles.
  • Fluent in German, both written and spoken.
  • Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken, as English is our primary business language.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • Experience working with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is an asset.

👉 At our company, we value diversity and actively encourage it — we believe a variety of perspectives and backgrounds makes us stronger. We focus on potential rather than on having a “perfect” CV. If this role excites you and you believe you could grow into it — even if you don’t tick every single box in the requirements — we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SHOPFULLY 🤗

🌎 An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company

🕶️ A vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environment

🧠 We champion autonomy, flexibility, and a hybrid work model, empowering you to own your work

📚 Access to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions

🍓 Enjoy our central, modern offices featuring fresh snacks, coffee (including vegan options!), and ergonomic setups

🎉 Engage in meaningful team events: offsites, happy hours, company parties and celebrations that unite us beyond daily tasks

💻We provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace, wherever you are

🧰 Benefit from additional country-specific advantages based on local contracts and practices

TO FEEL AT HOME 🛋️ IN SHOPFULLY YOU NEED 🎯

  • Progress Over Perfection: We move forward. Always. In a fast-moving world, speed with purpose beats certainty without action. Momentum matters—not for its own sake, but because it drives results.
  • Clarity Through Transparency: We bring each other along. We work in teams, not silos. Transparency gives context, and context enables action. That means we share decisions early, publish work in progress, and document outcomes so others can learn, move faster, and build better.
  • Learn Loudly: We grow by doing and by daring. Big bets unlock big breakthroughs. But real innovation demands risk, and risk always carries the possibility of failure. That’s not a flaw. It’s the price of ambition.
  • Challenge with Empathy: We speak up, even when it’s hard—because candor shows care, and leads to better outcomes. Listening deeply is how we grow. Disagreeing openly is how we build trust.

Always Build Better: We are builders—of products, systems, and ideas. But more than that, we are builders of better. Better has no finish line. It’s a mindset.

If you choose to apply for this specific job position and submit your application, which may include personal data such as your identifying details, contact information, curriculum vitae, cover letter, professional qualifications, and/or employment history, please be informed that your data may be shared with our Affiliates*, including Offerista Group GmbH and Flipp Operations Inc. The aforementioned entities will act as joint controllers for the limited purpose of intra-group sharing related to the evaluation of candidates’ applications. This means that your data may be processed by the Affiliate to assess your application and, if deemed suitable, to contact you regarding potential employment opportunities. However, please note that from the moment an Affiliate initiates direct contact with you and engages in any further processing of your personal data beyond the initial intra-group sharing for evaluation purposes, such Affiliate shall act as an independent data controller. In such cases, the processing of your personal data will be subject to the specific privacy policies that can be found here.

* Affiliates shall mean any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with ShopFully SpA and its Affiliates’ subsidiaries, meaning any entity which is directly or indirectly controlled by the Affiliates.

How We Support You

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure that you are rewarded for impact, take part in accelerated career growth, thrive with highly flexible benefits, and are empowered to do your best work in a remote-first environment. In alignment with our overall Total Rewards Philosophy, we believe compensation should be fair, clear, consistent, and aligned to growth.

Italy Base Hiring Range:

€25.000—€27.000 EUR

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