Finance and Accounting Specialist 100% (m/f/d)

What is my function?

Our customer requires a finance and accounting specialist who will actively participate in daily financial operations, managing accounts payable and receivable including dunning procedures, payment runs, and bank transactions in HiSoft eGov. You will contribute to quarterly and annual financial statements according to public sector regulations, monitor business processes, and prepare key performance indicators as well as liquidity planning. Your responsibilities include handling payroll accounting including social insurance matters, expense reports, and hourly wage calculations. You will participate in budget planning, support ongoing budget monitoring, and provide meaningful financial information. The role involves preparing necessary documentation for the finance committee and external auditors. You will collaborate closely with the mandated fiduciary firm, administrative management, and the church council's finance department. You will further develop existing financial processes and contribute to efficient, digital, and transparent workflows. Additionally, you will support administrative tasks related to properties, rentals, and reservations. In defined areas, you will serve as deputy for the administrative management.

What do I need to be successful?

• Completed commercial basic training with further education in finance and accounting or a comparable qualification

• Several years of practical experience in finance and accounting

• Knowledge from the environment of a public administration, municipality or church community is a plus

• Proficient use of digital tools and enthusiasm for efficient workflows

• Independent, precise and methodical approach

• High reliability and strong sense of responsibility

• Team orientation and enjoyment in collaborating with various internal and external partners

• Very good German language skills, both spoken and written

What are my benefits?

Our customer offers you a varied and responsible position with scope for creativity and a direct reporting line to the administrative management with short decision-making paths. You will work with the church council as a strategic leadership body and with a mandated fiduciary office. The position offers a diverse range of tasks at the interface of finance, administration and organisation. You can expect contemporary working conditions and opportunities for professional development. Remuneration and employment conditions are based on the personnel regulations of the Roman Catholic Church of Aargau. You will work in a larger environment with colleagues from administration, pastoral care and other areas of the pastoral region. The workplace has a modern infrastructure in Lenzburg.

Languages
German: C2 - Mastery

Place of work
Aargau

Vacancy number
VA-Q8W-3AZ