Accounting Specialist, 80 %

Kanton Schaffhausen, Finanzverwaltung

The Finanzverwaltung 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 accounting of the canton with the necessary IT systems. Additionally, the Finanzverwaltung manages all investments and debts of the canton and is responsible for central payment transactions and property insurance. This broad set of tasks requires intensive cooperation with various internal and external stakeholders.

For these exciting and versatile tasks, we are looking for a motivated

Accounting Specialist, 80 %

to strengthen our team, effective immediately or by arrangement.

What to expect

• Support for the Head of Accounting in the proper maintenance of the general ledger (incl. subsidiary ledgers)
• Co-responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and further development of the accounts payable workflow incl. support for the departments
• Posting of settlements, vouchers, and cash in the general ledger
• Preparation of payment files
• Control of payment and withdrawal instructions, supporting documents, and other settlements
• Advice and support for the departments of the cantonal administration in accounting matters
• Participation in the preparation of the state accounts
• Collaboration on various (digital) projects of the Finanzverwaltung

What you bring with you

• Commercial basic training EFZ with corresponding further training in the field of finance and accounting (e.g., accounting clerk or fiduciary)
• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting and banking transactions, ideally with knowledge in the field of value-added tax
• Good process understanding in the area of accounts payable processing and openness to digitalization topics
• Proficient application knowledge of MS Office programs. Knowledge of the IT system Infoma New-System, as well as the HRM2 chart of accounts, is an advantage
• Quick comprehension and networked thinking abilities
• Solution-oriented, structured, as well as reliable and independent way of working with a high awareness of quality
• Good communication skills and stylistically confident German skills in speaking and writing

We offer you

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

The Canton Schaffhausen as an employer

The Kantonale Verwaltung Schaffhausen provides services in a wide variety of areas for the public, companies, and private individuals. As an employer, we unite the most diverse professional fields under one roof. Our workplaces are as diverse as our organization. These are characterized by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to your online application!

Further information about the advertised position will be gladly provided by Domenico Russo, Head of Accounting, by telephone 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 personnel consultants.