Accounting Specialist, 80%

Canton of Schaffhausen, Finance Administration

The Finance Administration is responsible for the central tasks in the financial sector of the canton. Here, the budget and financial plan as well as the state accounts including the annual report are coordinated and prepared. It is responsible for the canton’s accounting with the necessary IT systems. In addition, the Finance Administration manages all investments and debts of the canton and is responsible for central payment transactions and property insurance. This broad range of tasks requires intensive collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

For these exciting and varied tasks, we are looking to strengthen our team immediately or by arrangement with a motivated

Accounting Specialist, 80%

What to expect

• Support the Head of Accounting in the proper management of the general ledger (including subsidiary ledgers)
• Co-responsibility for the operation, maintenance and further development of the accounts payable workflow including support for departments
• Posting of invoices, receipts and cash transactions in the general ledger
• Preparation of payment files
• Checking payment and collection instructions, supporting documents and other accounts
• Advising and supporting the departments of the cantonal administration in accounting matters
• Participation in the preparation of the state accounts
• Involvement in various (digital) projects of the Finance Administration

What you bring

• Commercial basic training with a Federal VET Diploma and further training in finance and accounting (e.g. accounting clerk or fiduciary)
• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting and banking transactions, ideally with knowledge of VAT
• Good process understanding in accounts payable processing and openness to digitalisation topics
• Confident application skills in MS Office programmes. Knowledge of the IT system Infoma New-System and the HRM2 chart of accounts is an advantage
• Quick comprehension and networked thinking
• Solution-oriented, structured as well as reliable and independent working style with a high awareness of quality
• Good communication skills and confident German language skills, both spoken and written

We offer you

• An independent, demanding and responsible role in a motivated team and a varied environment with opportunities for development and advancement
• Insight into diverse areas and contact with a wide range of departments
• The diversity of a cantonal administration with tasks and functions that few companies can offer
• Contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law, with the employee as a person at the centre

The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in various areas for the public, businesses and private individuals. As an employer, we unite the most diverse professional fields under one roof. As diverse as our organisation are our workplaces. These are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism and proximity to citizens.

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your online application!

For further information about the advertised position, please contact Domenico Russo, Head of Accounting, by phone at 052 632 70 72 or visit us at www.sh.ch .

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.