Job description
Company Description
We are the KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany. We develop and manufacture technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ more than 20.000 people at 53 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service.
In Hungary, KOSTAL is building a flagship global business service center to deliver exceptional support across key functions such as IT, finance, controlling, master data, purchasing, sales, sustainability, R&D and HR. This center is focusing on high-value, complex processes and your individual expertise can make a significant impact in shaping KOSTAL’s future and driving global excellence.
The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence depending on the team’s agreement and the demand of the respective professional area – from any location in Hungary. In case of some company events, office attendance is expected from the colleagues. Technical conditions for working from home are fully in place.
Job Description
Overall Purpose of Job:
The Junior Billing and Price Difference Specialist supports accurate and timely billing processes, including manual and automated invoicing, debit and credit note creation, and resolution of pricing discrepancies. This role contributes to financial accuracy and customer satisfaction by assisting in identifying and addressing billing issues, while developing foundational skills in the field.
Main tasks, roles and responsibilities:
- Assist in the transition of accounting processes from European entities to Hungary.
- Adhere to service levels, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support the discovery, evaluation, and resolution of issues within billing processes.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with the business and stakeholders to establish professional relationships.
- Supports the Billing Specialist colleague that all process manuals/relevant work instructions are created and updated on a regular basis
Billing Operations:
- Prepare, validate and issue invoices to customers in accordance with the established processes and timelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve incomplete or inaccurate billing information.
- Monitor and release blocked billing documents.
- Create credit note for approved dispute cases.
- Execute invoice cancellation based on business requests.
Price Difference Analysis and Reporting:
- Enter price difference information in SAP accurately.
- Assist in reporting pricing discrepancies (price difference and retro price) to the sales team and pricing team.
- Create price revaluation documents based on sales input
- Participate in meetings with sales and pricing teams to resolve issues.
Qualifications
Experiences and requirements:
Education:
- University or college degree in Finance & Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or experience in Finance & Accounting field
Work experiences – time/seniority/ sector:
- 0-2 years of experience in billing or finance; SSC experience is a plus.
- Exposure to service-driven, customer-oriented environments preferred.
Technical/ IT knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with SAP FI Module is an advantage.
- Macro and Query management knowledge is a plus
Language – with level
- Fluent in English additional languages are an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Proactive and goal-oriented attitude.
- Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
What do we offer :
- Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
- Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
- Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
- Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
- KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company, an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibility
- You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative
Join KBS where new opportunities meet the stability of 113 years of legacy at a stable, future-focused company!
