Accounting Specialist handling financial records and reporting for WESSLING Consulting Engineering. Collaborating with external partners and overseeing financial processes and teams.
Responsibilities
Responsible for recording and posting all business transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers, and for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with the requirements of the HGB (German Commercial Code)
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including profit and loss statements and balance sheets in cooperation with external partners (e.g., tax advisors or auditors)
Planning, managing and monitoring payment transactions, liquidity and cash management, as well as analyzing cost and performance accounting to support corporate management
Ensuring the proper operation of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, DATEV) including data and master-data maintenance, as well as reporting and controlling functions
Developing and implementing efficient accounting and finance processes, including digitization, standardization and automation of workflows
Advising management on financial matters and preparing financial reports and KPIs to support company governance and decision-making
Potential responsibility for leading and further developing the accounting department
Requirements
Degree in finance or economics, ideally with a focus on accounting, controlling or taxation, or completion of vocational training with further qualification (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter / certified balance sheet accountant)
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, accounting or controlling, preferably in an SME or consulting environment
Solid knowledge of the HGB (German Commercial Code), cost and performance accounting and corporate financial management
Confident use of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, DATEV) and advanced Excel skills
Structured, solution-oriented working style with analytical thinking and a high degree of personal responsibility
Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as in reporting and KPI management
Knowledge of tax and balance sheet issues and experience collaborating with tax advisors and auditors
Strong communication skills, team orientation and a confident manner at all hierarchical levels
Proficient German language skills for both social and professional use (at least C1 level in spoken and written)
Benefits
30 days of annual leave
Flexible working hours
Option for remote/mobile working
Company fitness benefits (Hansefit + EGYM-Wellpass)
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