Accounting Clerk (50 %)

Start of employment: 01.03.2027 Work location: Stettlen Die Schule für Gestaltung Bern und Biel is the significant competence center for vocational and continuing education in the areas of design, communication, media, and art with strong supraregional influence. Per semester, up to 2000 learners, students, course participants, teachers, employees, and guests are active here. In this creative and lively environment, our Finance, Controlling, and HR department ensures reliable finance and personnel processes. Due to the retirement of our current position holder, we are looking for an engaged and reliable person for our team at the Bern location as of 1 March 2027. Your tasks <br /> • Independent processing of accounts payable workflows including requesting missing documents and information • Invoicing for study and enrollment fees, material fees, sales • Processing of internal billings as well as billing of school fees according to intercantonal agreements • Responsibility for the correct handling of value-added tax as well as control and posting of cash, postal, and bank accounts including balance reconciliations • Collaboration in fixed asset accounting and in the internal school annual financial statements according to the specifications of the Mittelschul- und Berufsbildungsamt • Management of the school fund • Collaboration in the further development and optimization of accounting processes as well as the internal control system (IKS) • Advising and supporting teachers, employees, and managers on questions regarding financial processes • Deputy for HR consulting as well as support with administrative tasks in the personnel area <br /> Your profile <br /> • Commercial basic training EFZ with specialist further training in accounting, for example as a Sachbearbeiter*in Rechnungswesen, or a comparable training • Several years of professional experience in accounting • Solid knowledge in financial accounting, especially in accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting as well as in annual financial statement work • Experience in public administration is an advantage • Proficient use of SAP and Office 365 • Very good German skills as well as good French skills • Independent, structured, and careful way of working as well as a strong flair for numbers • Reliability, confidentiality, and a responsible handling of sensitive information • Interest in HR topics and willingness to support and represent HR consulting if required • Enjoyment of working in a team and contact with various stakeholders <br /> We offer you <br /> • A varied and responsible activity in an exciting and inspiring school environment • Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal personnel legislation (annual working time, at least 5 weeks vacation) • A versatile function in accounting with high independence and scope for design • A collegial working environment and the possibility to actively help shape and further develop processes • A modern workplace in Bernapark with very good public transport connections (13 minutes from Bern station) <br /> Contact Curious? Your contact for questions: Claudia Balsebre, Head of Finance, Controlling and HR, Telephone 031 337 03 50, jobs@sfgb-b.ch