Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk (m/f/d)

About the job

Introduction

Four-Forest Bilingual International School AG operates bilingual schools in Lucerne and Zug. For our finance team, we are looking for a clerk for accounts payable and receivable. You will support both locations and prepare the monthly data for the Swiss payroll together with the HR department.

The position is permanent. During the maternity cover, the workload is initially 100%. From September 2027, the position will continue with a workload of 50–60%. The start date is planned for December 2026 or January 2027.

Tasks

• Check, code and post supplier invoices, obtain the necessary approvals and prepare payment runs.
• Create school fee invoices and other invoices, allocate incoming payments and follow up on outstanding receivables according to the internal dunning process.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, clarify discrepancies and respond to enquiries from parents, suppliers and employees.
• Collect approved payroll data with the HR department, reconcile with the documents and submit the monthly file punctually and securely for review and approval. This includes entries and exits, salary and workload changes, absences and variable remunerations.

Qualifications

• Commercial training or comparable practical experience
• Experience in processing invoices and payments or in accounts payable or receivable accounting
• Confident use of Excel and accounting software
• Good German and English skills for communication in the school environment
• Careful, reliable working style and discreet handling of confidential data
• Willingness to work at both locations if required

Advantages

• Experience in supporting ongoing accounting, such as posting business transactions or preparing documents for the monthly closing
• Experience in preparing data for the Swiss payroll
• Knowledge of NetSuite

Application

We look forward to receiving your application via jobs.ch with your CV and relevant certificates. Please indicate your earliest possible starting date.

Four Forest is part of the Cognita school group. We are committed to the protection and well-being of children and young people. Prior to employment, we conduct the necessary checks, including reference and criminal record checks.