Senior Accountant (German Market)
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100% remote work while supporting the German finance organizationFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Languages
- German and English
- Required Skills
- AccountingNetSuite
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally within an international, complex or fast-growing company.
- Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, the German Commercial Code (HGB), VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience in preparing annual financial statements and corporate income tax returns.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
- Experience in reviewing accounting work and guiding more junior colleagues.
- Ability to work both operationally and strategically — from detailed reconciliations to advising on accounting implications.
- High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with both local management and global finance teams.
- Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in German and English.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
- Prepare and review financial reports through NetSuite.
- Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and monthly reconciliation exercises.
- Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in compliance with German regulations.
- Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB).
- Prepare corporate income tax returns.
- Review and oversee bookkeeping performed by junior team members, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance.
- Lead and coach junior accounting team members in day-to-day accounting matters.
- Execute and maintain control processes for monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.
- Support external audits and tax inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
- Serve as the local accounting counterpart to Global Accounting, ensuring that German requirements are understood and properly reflected.
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