Accountant, Bookkeeper

Lingoda GmbH

Accountant responsible for financial management and compliance at Lingoda. Overseeing accounting processes in a dynamic educational environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes, while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and tax requirements. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with strong skills in MS Excel and accounting software.

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Degree In AccountingFinancial ReportingMS Excel ProficiencyDATEV Accounting SoftwareGerman Language (C1)

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationBank ReconciliationBudgetingForecastingComplianceFinancial AnalysisInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

DATEVMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Statutory ReportingTax RequirementsInternal AuditsExternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Reconciliation of bank accounts and resolution of account discrepancies.
Support for budgeting and forecasting.
Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and tax requirements.
Supporting internal and external audits.
Analyzing financial information and preparing status reports.
Further development and optimization of accounting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Several years of professional experience as an Accountant or in a comparable position.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Very good skills in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., DATEV).
High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Very good German (C1) and English (B2), written and spoken.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approachable leadership and transparent communication — at Lingoda every voice counts!
Company events and colleagues who are always happy to network, plus budgets for team-building activities.
An inclusive environment with strong team spirit and a passion for languages.
A well-structured and engaging onboarding process that sets you up for success.
The option to work from home or at our office in the heart of Berlin.
Education fund because we want our employees to grow.
Free access to our language courses.
Mental health programs.
Company social benefits and pension schemes.
Discounted Urban Sports memberships (EU-wide).
Public transport discounts in Berlin.
30 vacation days per year.
Free snacks and drinks in the office.
Modern hardware necessary for your work (not applicable for freelancers).
Flexible working hours.