GL Accountant, EMEA

Berlitz US

. Perform end-to-end recording of financial transactions and deliver accurate, compliant financial statements .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial transaction recording, compliance with German HGB, and conversion to US GAAP standards. Proficient in coordinating with tax advisors and driving process improvements in accounting workflows.

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Financial Transaction RecordingGerman HGB ComplianceUS GAAP ReportingERP Tools ProficiencyIntercompany Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Accounting ProcessesFinancial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisJournal Entry PostingAccrual Accounting

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingLogical ThinkingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCommercial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

NetsuiteTipaltiEmburse

Industry Keywords

Statutory ReportingVAT FilingsCorporate Tax PacksClose Cycle ImprovementFinancial Planning and Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform end-to-end recording of financial transactions and deliver accurate, compliant financial statements
Perform monthly and year-end close and report to the global accounting team
Perform local statutory reporting and filings
Cooperate with FP&A operations and sales for planning, forecasting, and control
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for German and international entities
Post manual journal entries and accruals accurately and timely
Perform intercompany reconciliations
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis
Prepare local financial statements according to German HGB
Convert and reconcile local ledgers into US GAAP group reporting standards
Coordinate with local tax advisors for VAT filings and corporate tax packs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten the close cycle
Standardize and automate workflows using ERP tools such as Netsuite, Tipalti, and Emburse

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of professional experience in accounting
Solid knowledge of accounting processes and practices
Strong understanding of business processes and interdependencies
Analytical and logical thinking
Strong communication and presentation skills
High level of commercial and cost awareness
German at B2–C1 level, required
Strong business proficiency in English, written and verbal, required
Legal right to work in the country where the position is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to help shape Berlitz’s global transformation
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in connecting the world through language and culture
Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment
Opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the world