Accountant (m/f/d), Germany focus - Remote (Europe)

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Accountant to join the finance team. This role supports the day-to-day accounting of the organization’s German operations.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in Europe. The position reports to the Director of Finance / Head of Finance and works closely with the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close for German entities, including journal entries and accounting analysis
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support their review
• Follow up with vendors on missing invoices and prepare cost accruals for P&L review
• Process payments and bank transfers, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
• Reconcile intercompany transactions
• Prepare German VAT filings, including:
  • Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung
  • Zusammenfassende Meldung
• Support payroll tax filings (Lohnsteuer-Anmeldung) together with the payroll provider and tax advisor
• Support annual financial statements under HGB, statutory audits, and tax filings
• Help ensure key controls and procedures are followed; clean up messy/out-of-date processes or ledgers and establish proper structures
• Prepare financial KPIs and reporting for the finance team and verify accuracy
• Support monthly variance analysis of actuals versus budget and forecast
• Work with the finance team on daily operations, reporting, and special projects

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with German accounting (HGB) and German tax requirements
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)
• Based in Europe and authorized to work in your country of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the software / SaaS industry
• Multi-currency or multi-entity experience
• Professional qualification in accounting or bookkeeping (asset)
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• NetSuite experience (plus)
• Being located in or near Berlin (plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Fully remote. Open to candidates located in Europe. Being located in or near Berlin is a plus.