GL Accountant, German Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (m/f/d)

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

📋 Description

• Assume primary responsibility for the preparation of accounting and month-end closure.

• Transition the accounting function from external management to in-house operations gradually.

• Play a pivotal role in the NetSuite implementation, encompassing process design, data migration, and system logic.

• Report to management and the parent company, SAMY Group.

• Offer accounting expertise and assist in the development of the Accounting team.

• Create processes and frameworks for insourcing and utilizing NetSuite.

• Contribute to the development of automation and reporting capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of comprehensive accounting experience in daily operations, alongside the ability to build and enhance robust processes.

• Strong familiarity with German GAAP (HGB), capable of preparing financial statements or generating closing-ready materials for tax advisors.

• A completed degree in business administration, economics, or a related discipline focusing on accounting, or have passed the German Certified Balance Sheet Accountant examination along with equivalent extensive professional experience.

• A solid understanding of the income statement, balance sheet, and double-entry bookkeeping principles.

• Excellent IT proficiency.

• Skilled in Excel and Google Sheets.

• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems; knowledge of NetSuite is preferred.

• SQL skills are an advantage.

• Strong stakeholder management abilities, with the competence to prioritize competing demands and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficient in both German and English; German language skills at a minimum of C1 level.

• Confident and pragmatic use of AI tools.

• Independent, organized, dependable, and results-oriented approach to work in a remote environment.

• Willingness to adopt a hands-on role and provide technical leadership without direct personnel responsibilities.

• Nice to have: Experience in an agency, scale-up, or mid-sized service company.

🏝️ Benefits

• Structured onboarding process.

• Personal buddy and access to educational resources.

• MacBook, iPhone, and the latest Apple technology provided.

• Annual budget for professional development, covering workshops, seminars, certified courses, or coaching.

• Opportunity to work fully remotely or from our offices in Berlin, Hamburg, or Cologne.

• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the EU for up to six weeks each year.

• Flexible working hours available.

• Additional leave days for moving house or during significant life events, such as bereavement.

• Days off for your birthday, December 24, and December 31.

• Small surprises to celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays.

• Membership to Urban Sports Club.

• Access to nilo.health for mental health support, available for up to five family members.

• Discounts with partners such as plantclub and FutureBens.

• Option to choose a Givve Card with €50 credit each month.

• Option to select Mobiko with a €65 monthly mobility budget.

• Option for a company pension plan with a €50 monthly employer contribution.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• Complimentary snacks, fruit, and beverages available in the offices.