German Speaking Accounting Specialist in Aachen

Location: Aachen, Germany - Hybrid

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) | Permanent (Unbefristet)

Compensation: €60,000 - €65,000 / year (IG Metall NRW Tariff - EG11) + comprehensive collective bargaining bonuses

About the Role

Are you a certified accounting professional with a sharp eye for detail, strong expertise in German Commercial Code (HGB) financial statements, and a desire to make a direct impact in a close-knit team? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accounting Specialist / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) to join our three-person finance team at our headquarters in Aachen.

In this pivotal, highly visible role, you will work closely with the Managing Director and finance team, taking full ownership of general ledger accounting, monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, liquidity management, and financial reporting. Working for an established, owner-managed industrial manufacturer with over 125 years of engineering success, you will enjoy a stable, low-politics culture, predictable working hours, and excellent tariff benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statements & Accounting: Prepare, analyze, and post all ongoing business transactions in full compliance with German commercial (HGB) and tax law requirements. Lead the preparation and closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reporting & Controlling Support: Generate structured financial evaluations, key metrics, and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Cost & Performance Accounting: Perform cost accounting and support operational controlling to aid strategic management decisions.
• Liquidity & Treasury: Oversee daily liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, payment execution, and bank management.
• Accounts & Process Management: Supervise accounts receivable/payable and dunning processes while continuously evaluating and optimizing finance workflows.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Serve as a primary contact for tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Your Profile

Must-Haves:

• Qualifications: Commercial apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung) combined with an official IHK Certified Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter credential (or equivalent certified accounting qualification).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in financial and balance sheet accounting (HGB) within a medium-sized enterprise or industrial environment.
• Tax & Financial Expertise: Deep knowledge of HGB accounting standards, German tax law, reporting, cost accounting, and liquidity forecasting.
• IT & Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) and proven experience working with modern ERP systems.
• Language Skills: German at C1 level minimum (fluent written and spoken).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Practical experience with ProAlpha ERP and/or business intelligence tools like Qlik Sense.
• Working knowledge or fluency in English.
• Professional background in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or plant construction.

Personality & Work Style:

• Highly structured, analytical, and numbers-driven with a meticulous commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive, accountable, and capable of working independently while functioning as a reliable team player.

What We Offer

• Attractive Tariff Compensation:
  • Fixed salary band aligned with IG Metall NRW (EG 11), offering €60,000 - €65,000 gross per year.
  • Full collective bargaining perks: Christmas bonus (Weihnachtsgeld), vacation allowance (Urlaubsgeld), T-ZUG payments, and transformation bonuses (Transformationsgeld), along with predictable, structured salary increases.
• Outstanding Work-Life Balance:
  • 35-hour workweek with guaranteed no evening or weekend work.
  • Clear core hours (Mon-Thu 09:00-14:00, Fri 09:00-12:00) with flexible start/end times via a flexible working account (Gleitzeit).
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Flexibility & Perks:
  • Flexible hybrid work options (home office by weekly arrangement).
  • On-site free employee parking.
  • Subsidized corporate fitness membership (Urban Sports Club).
• Culture & Development:
  • Direct reporting line to executive management within a small, collaborative, 3-person finance team.
  • Open-door policy, flat hierarchies, and a low-politics, supportive workplace environment.
  • Fully covered continuous education, training programs, and professional development courses.

Working Conditions & Travel

• Location: Aachen, Germany (Hybrid office/home-office option).
• Travel Requirements: None (0% travel required).

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