Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

About this role

GoHiring is seeking an experienced accounting generalist to manage and improve its accounting processes. The role covers end-to-end accounting tasks, ledgers and closing, compliance and reporting, collaboration with the broader Finance team, and driving automation and the use of modern tools. The position is suited for someone with a solid background in accounting in a fast-growing or tech environment, comfortable with German and English and in the CET time zone or close to it. The employer focuses on a remote-friendly setup, team offsites, strong onboarding, high ownership, and a balanced compensation package.

What you would do

• Manage day-to-day accounting including bank bookings, provisions, accruals, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and structure monthly and annual closings for the general ledger.
• Produce tax and regulatory filings and ensure compliance.
• Serve as a primary contact for accounting questions within the Finance team and assist with audits.
• Identify manual workflows and drive automation and use of modern tools.

What they are asking for

• Completed commercial training or a finance-related degree, or a qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter/in).
• Several years of solid accounting experience, ideally in a dynamic, scale-up or tech environment.
• Proficient with DATEV or a similar ERP/financial system and digital, system-supported processes; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Structured, reliable, hands-on work approach with accuracy in busy closing periods.
• Fluent German and very good English for international collaboration.
• Residence in CET time zone (or within ±4 hours) for efficient day-to-day cooperation.

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