Staff Accountant - Berlin / Remote from Germany at eyeo

eyeo is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Berlin or remotely from Germany. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for gaining experience in various accounting areas and contributing to the success of the accounting team. They will report to Accounting Manager.

The role involves maintaining the general ledger, assisting with accounts receivable issues, processing payroll, ensuring timely payment of vendor payables, preparing month-end and quarter-end financial close activities, assisting with financial statement preparation and audit fieldwork, preparing SOP documentation, identifying risks and process gaps, assisting with VAT filings, and supporting ad-hoc projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger
• Assist with researching and resolving accounts receivable issues
• Process and record payroll on a timely basis
• Ensure timely recording and payment of vendor payables and liabilities
• Prepare accurate month-end and quarter-end financial close activities
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations
• Group consolidation: assist and improve accurate and timely financial reporting across subsidiaries
• Assist in the preparation and tie out of financial statements
• Assist with audit fieldwork
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation to improve process efficiency and consistency
• Assist in identifying risks and process gaps and developing and implementing solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in accounting practices
• Assist with quarterly VAT filings and ensure compliance with applicable local tax regulations
• Support ad-hoc projects as required, contributing to the success of the accounting team

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or foreign degree equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with NetSuite a must
• Knowledge of international accounting standards, tax regulations (including VAT) and HGB is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business fluency in German and English (both written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

What eyeo offers:

• Work remotely or from one of our offices