Accountant (m/f/d)
Core
Manage day-to-day accounting activities, month-end/year-end closing, and financial reporting for German legal entities within an international software group.
Role type
Senior Accountant (German GAAP)
Builds
Reliable financial records, management reports, and compliant tax filings for German entities.
Domain
Software / Technology / SaaS
Required skills
German accounting (HGB), German tax compliance (VAT, payroll), accrual accounting, financial reconciliations, journal entries, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite
Preferred skills
Multi-entity accounting, multi-currency accounting, process improvement
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting activities for German legal entities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial records; Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accounting adjustments, and financial analysis; Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support the review of account balances to ensure accuracy and completeness; Follow up with vendors regarding missing invoices, prepare cost accruals, and contribute to profit and loss (P&L) reviews; Process supplier payments and bank transfers, ensuring that the appropriate approvals and internal procedures are followed; Reconcile intercompany transactions and investigate discrepancies to maintain consistent financial records across entities; Prepare German VAT filings, including Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung and Zusammenfassende Meldung, and support payroll tax declarations (Lohnsteuer-Anmeldung) in collaboration with external payroll providers and tax advisors; Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with German Commercial Code (HGB) requirements, as well as statutory audits and tax filings; Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting procedures, and compliance practices; Review and improve existing accounting processes, resolve outstanding items, clean up historical ledger discrepancies, and establish more efficient financial workflows; Prepare financial KPIs and management reports, validating data accuracy and consistency before submission; Support monthly variance analysis by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts, investigating discrepancies, and providing relevant insights; Collaborate with the wider finance team on daily accounting operations, reporting activities, process improvements, and special projects.
