Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)
On-site · Jena, Thuringia, Germany
Job Summary
Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter at the Jena site responsible for onsite accounting, ensuring compliance with German standards and supporting month-end close and reporting for a US-based corporation. Duties include journal entries, account reconciliations, A/P and A/R processing, maintaining the general ledger, inventory accounting and basic cost tracking, ensuring statutory compliance, preparing financial reports and variance analyses, liaising with corporate finance, tax and audit teams, supporting audits, and identifying process improvements. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent Bilanzbuchhalter qualification), strong communication skills in English and German, and familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP concepts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification, e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter/in)
- 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Proficiency in German accounting standards and IFRS/US GAAP beneficial
- Strong communication skills in English and German
- Experience in managing relationships with external service providers (e.g., auditors, tax consultants) is a plus
- Familiarity with cost accounting principles
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
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