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General Ledger Accountant (M/W/D)
Tasks:
Ensure correct tax classification of invoices in accordance with German VAT regulations
Assist in filing VAT reimbursement claims
Reconcile cash accounts, including preparing journal entries for direct debits and automated payments
Manage and reconcile petty cash
Responsible for capitalization and depreciation of fixed assets under GAAP and HGB
Collaborate closely with asset owners to track complex assets, including those requiring installation/testing before being put into service and improvements to leased spaces
Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including disposals and retirements
Perform reconciliations of the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger, including quarterly roll-forward reports
Conduct periodic physical verification of assets
Prepare monthly accruals for company credit cards
Prepare quarterly overhead allocation
Support HGB accounting and reporting, including documentation for year-end balance sheet procedures
Prepare and record general ledger journal entries for the German subsidiary
Assist in statutory audits
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, biotech industry and VAT knowledge is a plus
Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite preferred
Fluency in English and German (spoken and written)
Familiarity with German statutory accounting and reporting standards
Audit experience
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Nice to Have: HGB Knowledge
Nice to Have: US-GAAP
Framework:
Start: April 2024
Duration: Until end of 2025
Capacity: 24-32 hours per week
Location: 100% remote
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