Accountant, Germany focus

Aspire Software

. Support month-end and year-end close for German entities, including journal entries and accounting analysis.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Germany, France, Netherlands, PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German accounting (HGB) and tax requirements, with a strong focus on month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and compliance. Proficient in financial analysis, reconciliations, and maintaining key controls within the finance function.

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German Accounting (HGB)Financial ReportingAccrual AccountingFluent German and EnglishMS Office Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationCost AccrualsIntercompany Transaction ReconciliationGerman VAT FilingsPayroll Tax FilingsFinancial KPIs PreparationVariance Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

SaaS IndustryStatutory Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end and year-end close for German entities, including journal entries and accounting analysis.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support their review.
Follow up with vendors on missing invoices and prepare cost accruals for P&L review.
Process payments and bank transfers, ensuring approvals are in place.
Reconcile intercompany transactions.
Prepare German VAT filings and support payroll tax filings with the payroll provider and tax advisor.
Support annual financial statements under HGB, statutory audits, and tax filings.
Maintain key controls and procedures; clean up outdated processes and ledgers.
Prepare and validate financial KPIs and reporting.
Support monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Collaborate with the finance team on daily operations, reporting, and special projects.
Report to the Director of Finance/Head of Finance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of accounting experience, with hands-on experience in German accounting (HGB) and German tax requirements.
Experience in the software / SaaS industry.
Solid understanding of accrual accounting.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
Based in Europe and authorized to work in your country of residence.