Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d)
Core
Leading on-site accounting operations and ensuring precise financial data and reporting for a manufacturing subsidiary within a US multinational group.
Role type
Senior Accountant
Builds
Monthly and annual financial statements, local statutory reports, and management performance analyses
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Finance
Required skills
General Ledger management, Month-end and Year-end closing, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Inventory accounting, Cost tracking, German GAAP compliance, IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, Financial reporting, Variance analysis, Stakeholder liaison, Process improvement, Audit support
Preferred skills
Cost accounting principles, External auditor/consultant coordination, Advanced Excel, English language proficiency
Technologies
Accounting software, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead on-site accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial data and reports. Participate in monthly and annual closing, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Support AP/AR functions, invoice processing, and payment monitoring. Maintain a precise and up-to-date general ledger. Support inventory accounting and basic cost tracking. Ensure compliance with local statutory accounting regulations and internal policies. Assist in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis for management. Serve as the primary local contact for internal and external stakeholders on accounting and finance matters. Coordinate with corporate finance and tax departments for group reporting and compliance. Support audit processes by providing documentation and answering inquiries. Identify improvement opportunities in accounting processes and participate in system optimizations. Escalate problems or risks to the corporate finance department as needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC