Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist with German - Where Precision in Numbers Matches Our Precision ComponentsAre you a German speaking Finance & Accounting professional with the accuracy of our strain gauges and the reliability of our precision resistors? We are looking for you to join our Finance team in HeilbronnAs a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, Vishay Precision Group (VPG) addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG's deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive.What You'll Do:Financial Operations ExcellenceAccounts Receivable Management: Maintain customer master data, monitor credit limits, manage collection processes, and ensure accurate account reconciliationsAccounts Payable Operations: Process incoming invoices efficiently, create electronic payment runs, and maintain vendor account reconciliationPayment Processing: Handle all incoming and outgoing payments across multiple channels (bank transfers, cash, credit card transactions)Strategic Financial SupportFinancial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial statements under German HGB standards and contribute to month-end/ year end closing processesAssure local German ComplianceCorporate Reporting: Input financial results into corporate databases and support group reporting requirementsSpecialized OperationsCustoms & Trade: Review customs notifications and manage post-clearance documentation processesExpense Management: Verify and process employee travel expenses with attention to policy complianceSOX Compliance: Prepare documentation and provide support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirementsCommunication & CollaborationStakeholder Relations: Maintain professional correspondence with internal customers and tax consultants in both German and English, in a matrix setupCross-functional Support: Collaborate with various departments and regions (US, Asia, EU) to ensure smooth financial operationsRequirements: What We're Looking ForEssential SkillsStrong background and studies in Accounting and finance operationsAt least 7-10 years working in a similar roleProficiency in German and English (written and verbal)Experience with accounts receivable/payable processesKnowledge of German accounting standards (HGB, IFRS)Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handlingAdvanced Excel and financial software skills ( eg. SAGE, QAD)Great to have:Experience with SOX compliancePrevious work in a multicultural, industrial environmentRegion:Europe Benefits:Company Pension SchemeMonthly Additional Contributions (VWL)30 Days vacation plus bank holidaysActive BGMEmployee training optionsCompany EventsFree parking on siteJobRad