Senior Accountant

• Several years of experience as an accountant, preferably in a fast-growing environment
• Strong knowledge of typical accounting procedures, general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process 
• Good knowledge of HGB Accounting Principles, IFRS will be a bonus 
• Proficiency in SAP S4/HANA and Microsoft Office, especially Excel 
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Hands-on, structured, and organized work approach 
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and processes 
• Commercial training as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degrees 
• Fluency in German and English is required 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

We're looking for a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) to join our Finance team. In your day-to-day work, you'll focus on managing all accounting tasks, financial statements, and the timely preparation of figures for controlling while ensuring compliance with HGB standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, join us in driving financial accuracy and efficiency

To join our team, you should be excited to

• Ensure day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly 
• Perform timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate  
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition 
• Ensure all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations 
• Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries 
• Summarise financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents 
• Support and oversee tax audits (both internal and external) and tax returns