Management Accountant
$70,000–$100,000 year
HybridFreiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Summary
Manage full-cycle billing, collections, and accounts payable for the German entity while executing treasury and cash management functions including inter-company settlements. Process and reconcile inter-company transactions between German and US entities, review payroll outputs from external providers, and post journal entries to the general ledger. Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts monthly and maintain accurate books in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) across DATEV and Rillet systems. Coordinate with external Steuerberater for VAT returns and support annual tax compliance for Körperschaftsteuer and Gewerbesteuer. Assist in reconciling German GAAP accounts to US GAAP basis and support quarter-end and year-end close processes for global consolidation. Implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls while working with ERP and financial systems to enhance efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Completed Ausbildung as Steuerfachangestellter/ Steuerfachwirt or similar accounting qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
- 3 plus years experience in accounting role(s)
- Full fluency in both German and English
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Excel
- experience with ERP systems
- Based in or willing to relocate to Freiburg, Germany
- Must be available for at least 2 days a week in Freiburg or SF (or one full week every other week)
- Must be available for monthly in-person week if working remotely
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with DATEV and/or modern cloud ERP systems (e.g., Rillet, NetSuite)
- Familiarity with both German GAAP (HGB) and US GAAP principles
- Experience working in dual-entity or international company structures
- Prior work with German Steuerberater and understanding of VAT compliance
- Experience coordinating with People Operations and third-party payroll providers (rather than running payroll directly)
- Experience in technology or SaaS companies
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting and transfer pricing basics
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