Job Title: Account Payable Coordinator (m/f/d)
Location: Berlin
Deadline: 5th of February 2026
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About the Role
This is a temporary position.
The Accounts Payable Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments. Acting as a central point of contact between internal finance teams, vendors, and the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC), the role supports the smooth operation of accounts payable activities while maintaining strong controls, resolving escalated issues, and meeting business deadlines.
This role will be in our Berlin office on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Provide sales team with customer information, like usage stats and entitlements, using Market Intelligence resources and systems
2. Prepare renewals and planning ( calculate journals licenses, calculate eBook quotes) while managing and updating renewal tracking tool for reporting and guidance to Sales Team
3. Prepare (in CRM/ERP system) the quote and contract to trigger invoicing
4. Be the first point of contact for our international customers with regards to contract execution
5. Coordinate all customer correspondence and agreements within assigned international region
6. Stay in close contact with subscription agents to pursue deals ( to obtain purchase orders, solve order queries, provide journal title lists for invoicing from agent to end customer)
7. Safeguard data quality in Salesforce and provide feedback to improve sales and support workflows (in systems)
8. Generate reports and analysis on renewal sales progress for assigned region
9. Active participation in stakeholder and team meetings aimed at continuous improvement of customer satisfaction
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
10. Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
11. Proven experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance, or Shared Services environment.
12. Hands-on experience with invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor query resolution.
13. Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Desirable
14. Experience working with ERP systems and invoice workflow tools.
15. Analytical skills to identify process improvements and resolve recurring issues.
16. Confidence working with cross-functional finance teams and senior stakeholders.
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
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Job Posting End Date:
5-02-2026