Accounts Payable Coordinator – Berlin (Hybrid)

About the role

The Accounts Payable Coordinator will ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments for Springer Nature in Berlin. Working in a hybrid setting, the role acts as the main liaison between internal finance teams, vendors and the Financial Shared Services Center, supporting smooth AP operations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily accounts payable activities, processing invoices received by mail and electronically while applying accounting principles.
• Maintain and support the invoice workflow system, ensuring adherence to AP policies and procedures.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, business partners, General Ledger and Treasury teams.
• Investigate and resolve escalated invoice discrepancies, payment issues and complex inquiries beyond the scope of the FSSC.
• Monitor FSSC performance, using data analysis to assess accuracy, identify trends and ensure compliance with AP standards.
• Handle time‑sensitive and out‑of‑scope tasks such as urgent manual postings.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Resourceful problem‑solver capable of handling escalated issues.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to monitor performance and identify trends.

Required skills