CareerPlan

Senior Buchhalter (m/w/d)

Bochum, Nordrhein-WestfalenFull-time2026-10-17

Core

Establishing reliable, efficient, and scalable accounting processes for a laser manufacturing company producing microchips for smartphones, cars, and medical technology.

Role type

Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting & Process Improvement)

Builds

Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; fixed asset registers; inventory and work-in-progress valuations.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / German Accounting (HGB)

Required skills

German Commercial Code (HGB), Financial Statement Preparation, Fixed Asset Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable Management, Tax Reporting Coordination, Process Automation, Excel, DATEV

Preferred skills

Manufacturing/Machinery Industry Experience, Project Accounting, Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), English

Technologies

DATEV, Excel

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities; Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliation; Manage accruals, provisions, and other closing-related accounting topics; Develop accounting processes for inventory, work-in-progress, and machine projects; Ensure correct accounting treatment of fixed assets and capitalized development costs; Coordinate with external tax advisors, payroll providers, and auditors; Support VAT reporting and other tax-related processes; Define accounting policies, documentation requirements, and internal controls; Manage accounts payable and receivable; Improve and automate accounting processes.