Statutory and Tax Accountant Germany

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.Statutory and Tax Accountant Germany Hybrid remote position in Germany - Travels in Alsfeld or Norderstedt are required  The role of the Statutory and Tax Accountant Germany is to oversee the accounting agendas of the German companies of the Sealed Air Corporation and is responsible for compliance with the commercial and tax regulations for these companies. The majority of bookings and financial processes are carried out in the service center. Thus, close cooperation and support of the employees in the service center is an important area of responsibility. Furthermore, this position is available as a competent contact and discussion partner for other departments (local and international) and works on various projects.  Tasks Control of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in US GAAPClose collaboration and exchange with other finance departmentsContact person and coordination of various audits (auditors, internal audit, etc.)Preparation and timely submission of the local commercial balance sheet and tax returns in close cooperation with auditors and tax advisorsPreparation or coordination or timely submission of other reports (Bundesbank, Federal Statistical Office, etc.)Support of the service center and other functions in day-to-day businessClose cooperation with the HR department and external insurance mathematicians in the preparation of the pension reportCompliance with assigned internal control requirementsCompetent contact and discussion partner for other departmentsTo partner with other functions for further process improvementsParticipation in local, cross-border or global projectsManagement responsibility for 1 employee  Profile Degree in economics, ideally with a focus on controlling or accounting, or a comparable qualification (e.g. completed accountant course)Several years of relevant professional experience in finance or accountingSolid knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB)Good knowledge of German and English, both written and spokenStrong analytical skillsStructured, goal- and result-oriented way of workingFlexible, independent and self-reliant workStrong communication and teamwork skillsVery good MS Office skills, especially ExcelSAP knowledge is an advantage Requisition id: 52932 Relocation: No  Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify,  infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. *Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1   MON1