Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable

Job Summary

Join Statista as a Senior Accountant focusing on the Accounts Payable function. You will manage day‑to‑day processing of incoming invoices, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high quality standards even during peak volumes. The role covers the full Purchase‑to‑Pay cycle – from purchase orders to goods receipt, invoice verification and payment execution – and requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. You will be responsible for reconciling vendor accounts, preparing reconciliations for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and contributing to the accuracy of financial reporting. Additionally, you will analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and quality. Experience with SAP, especially SAP S/4HANA, is essential. A strong understanding of P2P processes, a proactive mindset for process improvement, and an openness to leveraging automation and AI tools are key to success in this role. Excellent German and English communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Join Statista as a Senior Accountant focusing on the Accounts Payable function. You will manage day‑to‑day processing of incoming invoices, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high quality standards even during peak volumes. The role covers the full Purchase‑to‑Pay cycle – from purchase orders to goods receipt, invoice verification and payment execution – and requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. You will be responsible for reconciling vendor accounts, preparing reconciliations for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and contributing to the accuracy of financial reporting. Additionally, you will analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and quality. Experience with SAP, especially SAP S/4HANA, is essential. A strong understanding of P2P processes, a proactive mindset for process improvement, and an openness to leveraging automation and AI tools are key to success in this role. Excellent German and English communication skills are required.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategy, content, data and execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the company’s digital growth in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Job Requirements

• Accounts Payable
• SAP S/4HANA
• Process Improvement
• Automation & AI
• German
• English

Required Skills