Accountant, German Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Oversee, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of financial records and transactions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger, employee expenses, travel, and payroll accounting.

• Manage the processing of incoming and outgoing invoices, track payments and receivables, and confirm that transactions are accurately recorded and documented.

• Create and uphold balance sheet reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, payroll, intercompany transactions, and other financial accounts.

• Examine discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly and accurately.

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, including reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany accounting activities.

• Aid in fulfilling statutory and regulatory obligations, including VAT and tax submissions, statutory financial statements, and reports to regulatory bodies.

• Collaborate with external accounting, payroll, and tax advisors.

• Ensure adherence to local GAAP, internal policies, and US GAAP reporting standards.

• Execute and document assigned internal controls, including SOX compliance, and contribute to process enhancement initiatives.

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and work closely with both external and internal auditors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed commercial education (HAK/Bachelor/Master’s degree).

• A minimum of 2–5 years of accounting experience.

• An accounting certification is a plus.

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills.

• Capacity to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with BMD and/or Workday is an asset.

• Minimum C1 proficiency in both German and English.

• Standard background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first culture allowing for remote work from designated countries.

• Flexible working hours.

• Annual personal development budget for attending conferences, courses, or receiving career coaching.

• Home office allowance.

• Regular team events and outings.

• Opportunities for workations of up to 90 days per year within the EU.

• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and employee assistance programs.

• Additional country-specific benefits.