Accounting, Procurement

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Accountant managing bookkeeping, financial reports, and procurement processes in a fast-growing AI startup. Working closely with external partners and optimizing financial workflows.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €40,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You independently manage the accounting function (accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets accounting, and payment transactions).
You assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, as well as the preparation of financial reports.
You coordinate and execute the entire procurement process — from requirements identification through purchasing to invoice verification.
You maintain and optimize processes in Accounting & Procurement, for example by implementing digital workflows.
You serve as the point of contact for external service providers, tax advisors, and auditors.
You manage contracts and supplier relationships and ensure they are kept up to date.
You support budget and cost management.
You contribute to the development of internal control systems and compliance matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a degree with a focus on finance, accounting, or controlling, or a comparable qualification (e.g., Industriekaufmann/-frau / industrial clerk).
You have initial professional experience in accounting and/or procurement — ideally in a fast-growing, digital environment.
You are comfortable using modern tools such as Qonto, Moss, DATEV, Personio, and similar systems.
You think analytically and work in a structured and conscientious manner.
You communicate confidently and reliably in German and English with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Team offsites — as part of an international team, we meet twice a year together somewhere in Europe.
You have a choice: we cover either a subsidized Deutschlandticket (regional public transport pass) or an Urban Sports Club membership.
We follow a hybrid work model: we believe it's important to collaborate in person regularly. Therefore, we meet on-site three times per week at one of our locations.
To keep you well catered while on-site, we provide daily digital tax-free meal vouchers delivered directly to your phone on each on-site workday.
Attractive compensation. Additionally, we reward outstanding employees with company equity so they can directly participate in the company’s success.
Join a company that helps you grow — whether you want to deepen your skills in your area or learn new ones.
We support your personal development through training and provide room for autonomy.
A team of motivated people who are eager to make AI solutions accessible to mid-sized companies.
Work with the latest technologies and tools.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts receivableaccounts payablefixed assets accountingfinancial reportingprocurement processbudget managementcost managementinternal control systemscompliance

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingstructured workconscientiousnesscommunication

Certifications

degree in financedegree in accountingdegree in controllingIndustriekaufmann/-frau