Kanton St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Accounts Clerk Debt Collection (m/f/d)
- 16 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- St.Gallen
About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.As reinforcement in our team, we are looking for an
Accounts Clerk Debt Collection (m/f/d)
from 01.03.2027 or by arrangement. Together with the section management and seven employees, you will perform the following tasks in the "Central Debt Collection Office" department:- Initiation and control of dunning runs
- Answering telephone and written enquiries
- Conclusion and monitoring of instalment agreements
- Complete legal debt collection according to SchKG including bankruptcy and estate proceedings
- Booking/processing of incoming payments
- Re-administration of claims from loss certificates
- Case forwarding for conversion of fines and monetary penalties into substitute custodial sentences or community service
- Completed commercial training or equivalent further education
- Ideally practical experience in accounting (accounts receivable management)
- Foreign language skills are an advantage
- Precise and efficient work even under pressure
- Confident German language skills (spoken and written)
- Social competence and ability to work in a team, resilience, reliability and assertiveness
- Calmness in dealing with customers in difficult life situations
- Versatile activity with a high degree of independence and personal responsibility
- Contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- Attractive training and further education opportunities and diverse corporate benefits
- Workplace near the old town of St. Gallen
- Motivated and collegial team
