Processing of ongoing financial accounting, including general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting, as well as the associated cost accounting
Coding and posting of incoming and outgoing invoices, interim and final invoices, and contract change orders
Reconciliation of accounts, open items and project accounts
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (German Commercial Code)
Accounting and valuation of construction projects, in particular work in progress, advance payments and provisions
Preparation of VAT returns with consideration of construction services and reverse charge (Section 13b UStG)
Participation in liquidity planning and project-related cash flow management
Close cooperation with site management, project controlling and external partners (tax advisors, auditors)
Preparation and support for annual financial statement audits, tax audits and company audits
Development and optimization of accounting processes in a project-driven construction environment

Requirements

Completed commercial vocational training with additional qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (certified balance sheet accountant), a degree in business administration with a focus on accounting, or an equivalent qualification
Several years of professional experience in financial or balance sheet accounting, ideally in the construction industry or a project-oriented environment
Knowledge of commercial and tax law (HGB, UStG), ideally with experience in construction services / reverse charge (Section 13b UStG)
Experience with ERP or accounting systems and confident use of MS Excel
Understanding of project-related cost structures, cost centers and cost units in a construction environment is desirable
Independent, conscientious working style and strong service orientation
Team player with good communication skills and a sense of responsibility
High willingness to learn and interest in professional development

Benefits

Competitive remuneration according to the construction industry collective agreement
Holiday allowance and 13th month salary
Capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen) or construction pension scheme (Baurente)
Additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Welcome Day to ensure a smooth start in the new role
Numerous further training opportunities through an in-house education program
Job-bike leasing (after 6 months of employment)
Extensive discounts for travel, shopping, electronics and much more
Company-run childcare nursery
Company cafeteria
VGN company transit pass (regional public transport subscription)
Mobile working (two days) by arrangement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountinggeneral ledger accountingaccounts receivable accountingaccounts payable accountingcost accountingreconciliation of accountsfinancial statements preparationVAT returns preparationaccounting processes optimizationproject-related cash flow management

Soft Skills

independent working styleconscientious working styleservice orientationteam playercommunication skillssense of responsibilitywillingness to learninterest in professional development

Certifications

Bilanzbuchhalterdegree in business administration