Bilanzbuchhalter / Absolvent Rechnungswesen als Senior Accountant Industrie (m/w/d)
Core
Managing the operational accounting for the Jena site, including monthly and annual financial statements, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
Role type
Senior Accountant (Industry)
Builds
Monthly and annual financial statements, financial reports, and variance analyses.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Optics
Required skills
German GAAP, financial statement preparation, general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable oversight, cost accounting basics, financial risk identification, process optimization, external auditor liaison, MS Excel, accounting software proficiency.
Preferred skills
IFRS, US GAAP, cost accounting, experience with external auditors/tax advisors, English language skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements including journal entries and account reconciliations; independently manage and steer ongoing accounting operations at the Jena site; ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date general ledger; support accounts payable and receivable and monitor payment processes; participate in inventory accounting, cost tracking, and financial evaluations; create and prepare financial reports and conduct variance analyses; ensure compliance with German accounting regulations and internal corporate guidelines; serve as the central contact for internal departments, auditors, and tax advisors; coordinate with central US finance and tax functions; prepare and accompany internal and external audits; identify optimization potential in accounting processes; early detection and escalation of financial risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC