Finance Accountant

Summary

Join Makersite, a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), and be a key player in shaping the future of sustainable product development. As a Finance Accountant, you will accurately process supplier invoices, manage payment cycles, issue customer invoices, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure timely month-end closing. You will also support finance-related projects and contribute to process improvements. This is a permanent, fixed-term position based in Germany (hybrid work model). The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), and proficiency in accounting software. Makersite offers a competitive salary, 30 days of paid time off, remote-first flexibility, a generous learning and development budget, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a comparable qualification
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a similar operational finance role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, AR/AP processes, general ledger accounting, and financial closing procedures
• Familiarity with German GAAP (HGB)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems)
• Accurate, structured, and dependable work approach
• Effective communication skills in German and English
• Hands-on attitude
• Openness to change, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices in the ERP system, ensuring proper account coding, approval flow, and timely posting
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and adhere to internal financial controls
• Manage payment cycles, monitor due dates, and execute payments on time
• Handle vendor inquiries and perform supplier reconciliations
• Ensure proper accounting of prepayments and credit notes
• Issue customer invoices promptly and in line with contracts, delivery notes, or service agreements
• Monitor incoming payments, allocate them correctly, and follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate customer records and perform regular AR reconciliations
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions
• Post all bank movements to the general ledger (G/L) and ensure alignment with accounting records
• Support cash management and treasury-related activities
• Book all relevant accounting entries related to AP, AR, banks, and other recurring transactions
• Ensure accurate and timely journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and monthly close deadlines
• Reconcile G/L accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies
• Contribute to timely month-end closing, including reconciliations, accruals, and cut-off postings
• Assist with audit preparations and provide required supporting documentation
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve open items and improve processes
• Support finance-related projects such as system upgrades, process automation, or internal control enhancements
• Collaborate on initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality of financial operations
• Contribute ideas and solutions to modernize workflows and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Completed professional accounting certification (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter/in, CPA) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value
• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in Germany, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent)
• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development
• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel