Senior Accountant

Germanedge

Senior Accountant overseeing DACH region’s accounting responsibilities in a digital production firm. Handling monthly and annual reports while optimizing accounting processes.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger accounting, financial closing processes, and compliance with HGB and US GAAP. Proficient in managing intercompany reconciliations and statutory reporting while effectively collaborating with stakeholders in an international corporate environment.

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General Ledger AccountingHGB ComplianceUS GAAP ComplianceIntercompany ReconciliationsFinancial Closing Processes

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingVAT ReportingJournal EntriesAccrualsProvisionsFinancial Statements PreparationConsolidationStatutory ReportingMonth-End CloseQuarterly Close

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationStructured Working StyleIndependent Working StyleHigh Sense of Responsibility

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsOffice Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

International Corporate EnvironmentSoftware CompaniesIT-Driven Project Businesses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage and develop the general ledger accounting for DACH entities within an international corporate environment
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and US GAAP
Responsible for month-end close and ensuring high-quality, timely reporting across multiple entities
Prepare VAT returns and coordinate statutory reporting with internal and external stakeholders
Execute and manage intercompany reconciliations and contribute to group consolidation
Accountable for complex journal entries, including accruals and provisions
Act as a central interface to FP&A, Tax and Group Accounting and support continuous optimization of accounting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed training as a certified balance sheet accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or a degree in business administration with a focus on finance/accounting
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting within an international corporate environment, ideally in software companies or in IT- or software-driven project businesses
Solid knowledge of HGB and US GAAP
Proven experience in general ledger accounting and in financial closing processes (monthly, quarterly and annual close)
Experience with intercompany reconciliations and consolidation is an advantage
Good knowledge of VAT and statutory reporting
Confident use of ERP systems and standard office applications
Structured, independent and precise working style
Strong hands-on mentality and high sense of responsibility
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Group Accounting)
Business-fluent German (negotiation-level) and good English skills, both spoken and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, digital-first working
Work hybrid or remotely (throughout Germany)
High-quality IT equipment and company mobile phone (iPhone)
Modern, centrally located offices in Munich, Burghausen, Leipzig, Halle, Lübeck and Ringkøbing
Company pension plan with a 15% employer contribution
Up to €200 subsidy for workplace prescription glasses
Training opportunities and English language courses
Bonuses for special occasions
Length-of-service benefits: gift box and cash bonus every 5 years starting from the fifth year of service
Wedding gift box worth €50
Retirement gift box worth €50
Special leave: 1 or 2 days for special occasions
Child sick days: 10 days per year with 100% continued pay
JobRad (company bike scheme)
Mental health coaching (3 sessions per year)
Regular company and team events