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Balance Sheet Accountant, Senior Accountant
Jobbusters®Senior Accountant responsible for financial statement preparation and management support. Working with a finance team in a family-run manufacturing company focused on quality and innovation.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (German Commercial Code / German GAAP)
- Support the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and consolidation processes within the corporate group
- Monitor and continuously improve closing and reporting processes with respect to quality and timeliness
- Oversee central areas of accounting and ensure smooth operational workflows
- Reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts as well as intercompany postings
- Serve as a competent interface for external auditors, consultants and internal departments
- Organize and accompany annual financial statement audits, tax audits and operational audits
- Provide technical support to management on financial and accounting matters
- Assist with tax-related issues and the preparation of statutory filings
- Identify optimization opportunities within finance processes and drive implementation
- Further develop digital workflows, reporting tools and automation solutions
- Participate in company-wide projects related to finance, reporting and compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in finance, accounting or controlling, or comparable qualification (e.g., certified Bilanzbuchhalter / Balance Sheet Accountant (IHK))
- Several years of practical experience in accounting, financial bookkeeping or financial statement preparation
- Sound knowledge of accounting under HGB and reliable experience with financial statements
- Experience with group accounting or consolidation processes is an advantage
- Confident presence when dealing with external auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders
- User experience with ERP systems, ideally in a modern Microsoft environment
- Excellent Excel skills and a strong numerical and process-oriented mindset
- Enthusiasm for digital transformation, process optimization and modern finance organizations
- Structured, independent and goal-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills, analytical thinking and a high degree of responsibility
- Good English skills for communication with international contacts
Benefits
Comp & perks- A varied position with a high level of responsibility and long-term prospects
- Direct collaboration with decision-makers in a successful mid-sized company environment
- Short communication channels and a relaxed, collegial atmosphere
- Opportunity to actively shape processes and contribute your own ideas
- Modern working environment with a focus on innovation and digitalization
- Individual support through professional and personal development opportunities
- Good transport connections and easy accessibility of the location
- Bike leasing scheme for sustainable mobility
- Attractive overall package including additional benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
Financial BookkeepingFinancial AnalysisGeneral Ledger ReconciliationIntercompany PostingsStatutory FilingsDigital Workflows DevelopmentReporting ToolsAutomation SolutionsExcel ProficiencyAnalytical Thinking
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsGoal-Oriented Working StyleIndependent Working StyleConfident PresenceEnthusiasm for Digital Transformation
Certifications
Degree in FinanceCertified Bilanzbuchhalter