As an Accounts Receivable Accountant, you are responsible for managing the company's financial flows related to its customer accounts. The AR Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts receivable processes.
Reporting to the AP and AR Ops Manager, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement (50%) in our Munich office with occasional travel to clinics across Germany.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounting activities for clinic operations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries in Oracle and group reporting systems
- Perform sales reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations (BlackLine)
- Record and monitor customer payments, process invoices, and actively follow up on open items to ensure timely collection.
- Take full ownership of the AR accounts, including the harmonization and reconciliation of account postings to maintain accuracy.
- Perform interface checks and ensure data hygiene from primary systems. Ensure that all postings in the Practice Management System (PMS) comply with proper accounting principles.
- Act as a key point of contact for various clinics and participate in special projects as .
- General accounting and administrative tasks
- Verifying account assignments and ensuring the correct recording of transactions
- Assisting with general value adjustments (allowances for doubtful accounts)
- Assisting with account mapping and independently performing account analyses
Context and Scope
The AR Accountant in the MVHE Finance Operations team, reporting directly to the AP and AR Ops Manager. This role requires collaboration with various internal stakeholders, including market operations, finance teams, clinics and external auditors. The role holder will work across multiple reporting systems, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards such as US GAAP and local GAAP. The position demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex accounting processes in a dynamic environment.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
IHK Finanzbuchhalter or similar degree desired
Certifications in ERP systems, banking platforms, or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are a plus
Knowledge / Experience
3+ years of experience in a similar role
Analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Proven experience in month/year-end closings
Able to work under time pressure, with advanced MS Office / Excel skills
Experience working within Oracle ERP is preferred
Fluent in German and English
Key Mars Leadership Competencies (4-6)
Refer to the Mars Talent and Development Library
- Manages Complexity
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Balances Stakeholders
About Us
We shape the future of veterinary care, together.
AniCura is one of Europe’s leading providers of high-quality veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura offers a wide range of high-quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery and orthopaedics. AniCura also provides rehabilitation, physiotherapy and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products.
AniCura is present at 450 European locations and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. Every year, AniCura’s 11 000 associates attend to more than 3.6 million companion animal patients. AniCura is a trusted training and referral body.
AniCura is proud to be a part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of veterinary practices and labs. Through our network of 2,500 veterinary clinics and hospitals in over 20 countries, we support more than 70,000 associates and make industry-leading pet care available to more than 25 million pets every year. Together, we are able to provide the highest standards in pet care and achieve our collective purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.