Junior Accountant

Therwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland on site Until 10/9/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999 the company utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.  

Sentec earned Kununu’s Top Company award in 2025 and 2026.

 

Your Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of bank accounting, including booking of bank statements, bank reconciliations and investigation of outstanding items
  • Manage Intercompany accounting and reconciliations, ensuring balances are aligned across Group entities
  • Support Accounts Receivable management, including weekly customer payment reminders, follow-up of overdue balances and maintenance of aging reports
  • Support and provide backup for the Accounts Payable function
  • Actively contribute to monthly and year-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and supporting documentation
  • Support the preparation of information and documentation required for external audits
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement, standardization and automation of Finance processes

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting  or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 2–3 years of experience in accounting
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and basic knowledge of local accounting standards
  • Experience working with an ERP system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong plus
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and reconciliations
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and investigate accounting discrepancies
  • Structured, accurate and reliable way of working
  • Hands-on attitude, proactive and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance colleagues across different entities
  • Professional working proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

  • Meaningful activity on products that enable a personalized therapy for patients
  • Flat hierarchy, short decision-making processes, interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunity to contribute and develop your skills in an agile company

Policy for unsolicited applications from recruiters and recruitment agencies

We do not accept any unsolicited applications from recruiters or recruitment agencies without a prior written agreement between both parties. Therefore, we will not be liable for any commission, fee, or expense for candidates submitted spontaneously. Any application sent without a prior agreement will be considered a direct application and will not be subject to any commission rights.

About this role

Summary

Manage bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, and support financial closing activities.

Job title

Junior Accountant

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote work allowed, based in Switzerland

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingERP systemMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralExcelGermanEnglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

bank accountingintercompany accountingaccounts receivableaccounts payablefinancial closing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Switzerland

Remote Country