Financial Accounting Specialist 100%

26 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Looking to advance your career in finance and accounting? Join the City of Winterthur's finance department!

Tasks

Manage municipal financial accounting with precision and care.
Enhance processes within the city's financial bookkeeping.
Support and take on leadership tasks for the department head.

Skills

Have a diploma in finance or related field with 3-5 years experience.
Proficient in IT tools, with ERP knowledge (Abacus is a plus).
Reliable, service-oriented, and detail-focused work ethic.

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About the job

Would you like to take the next step after obtaining your professional certificate in finance and accounting? In this role, you take on responsibility, develop professionally and personally, and gain initial leadership experience as the deputy head of department. At the Winterthur City Tax Office, you will find a committed team and an exciting environment with impact.

Your Tasks

Handling the municipal financial accounting

Further development of the municipal financial accounting processes

Participation and responsibility in closing processes

Key role in managing and maintaining the municipal ERP (Abacus)

Deputising for the head of financial accounting

Your Profile

Professional certificate in finance and accounting or similar business administration training

3-5 years of work experience in financial accounting including closing tasks

Confident use of IT tools (Abacus knowledge advantageous)

Service-oriented, reliable, independent and precise working style

Very good German language skills

What We Offer

A modern workplace in an urban, up-and-coming district near Winterthur main station

Annual working hours, flexible working times and possibility for home office

Responsible and varied range of tasks

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Marc Trottmann, Head of Financial Accounting, at +41 52 267 65 69 or marc.trottmann@win.ch.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.