Accountant (m/f/d)

The Financial Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely intercompany and intragroup accounting activities, including reconciliation, analysis, settlement, and related reporting. The role also manages travel expenses and corporate credit card statements, ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting requirements. As part of the Finance team, the position acts as a reliable point of reference for internal stakeholders and provides operational support to accounts payable and process improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage intercompany and intragroup accounting activities, including reconciliation, analysis, settlement, and follow-up of open items.
• Process, review, and monitor travel expenses and corporate credit card statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Process incoming invoices with and without purchase orders related to transactions with affiliated group companies.
• Prepare and support month-end closing activities related to intercompany balances, expense accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Act as back-up for accounts payable activities, including processing third-party vendor invoices, payment preparation, and vendor master data support.
• Cooperate with internal departments, group companies, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting, invoicing, and expense-related queries.
• Support ad hoc projects aimed at increasing process efficiency, standardization, and automation within Finance.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, accurately, and with sound judgement.
• Strong analytical and operational skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Reliable, proactive, and responsible working attitude within a team environment.
• Relevant professional experience in financial accounting, preferably including intercompany accounting and accounts payable processes.
• Experience with travel expense management, corporate credit card processes, and policy compliance is desirable.
• High level of commitment, confidentiality, and resilience.

Educational skills:

• Successfully completed degree with a focus on accounting, finance, or business administration; alternatively, at least three years of relevant experience in financial accounting.
• Good knowledge of German accounting regulations under HGB; knowledge of US GAAP is an advantage.
• Understanding of value added tax legislation and invoice compliance requirements.
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of SAP, MS Office, and Concur or comparable travel expense management tools.

Benefits:

• Diverse career opportunities in an international environment,
• Employment directly with the manufacturer (OEM),
• Individual further training opportunities,
• Performance-based payment (13th month salary, vacation pay),
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives (wellbeing app, gym reimbursement program, sports activities)
• Other attractive benefits (including pension plan, eBike leasing, employee parking, employee discounts).