(Senior) Financial Accountant (f/m/d) – Berlin/Brandenburg Region, Germany // Hygraph

HygraphBerlin, GermanyPosted 4d agoonsite

How you will make an impact As our (Senior) Financial Accountant, you will be part of the Finance Team and report to the VP of Finance & Legal. You will be expected to proactively and continuously develop existing accounting processes and participate in projects to automate our accounting processes and make them more efficient. You will be interacting closely with your teammates from various departments on topics such as invoice approvals, company expenses, and debt collection. The Finance team is responsible for the company’s financial affairs and legal matters. Some of your tasks and responsibilities include

Record monthly journal entries based on German GAAP/HGB (accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts).
Maintenance of master data as well as reconciliation and management of AP and AR accounts.
Full ownership of the DATEV general ledger infrastructure, maximizing DATEV Unternehmen Online workflows/interfaces, and managing automated transaction pipelines.
Account monitoring and processing of open items lists and processing of provisions and accrual/deferral bookings.
Payment transactions, creation of payment runs, and operational liquidity management, working closely with our FP&A / Financial Controlling department.
Independent execution of monthly closing activities.
Preparation of annual financial statements in coordination with our tax advisors, execution of year-end closing entries alongside the tax advisor, and preparation of corresponding documentation.
Accompanying the annual audit and main point of contact for all accounting-related inquiries.
Handles the preparation and submission of VAT, EC Sales List (ZM), and OSS tax returns.
Implementation of new processes and optimization of existing workflows in financial accounting, including execution of automation projects (e.g., using AI tools).
Works closely with our FP&A / Financial Controlling team members for monthly reporting and ad-hoc financial projects.

Job requirements What we expect from you

5+ years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, with a strong focus on monthly closing activities and German Commercial Code (HGB) accounting standards.
Expert knowledge of DATEV as well as a proven track record in optimizing and automating accounting processes (e.g., DATEV interfaces, document workflows).
Ability to independently design, implement, and monitor complex internal control systems (ICS / IKS).
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace applications and Microsoft Office, particularly Google Sheets and MS Excel.
Excellent command of German and proficient in English, with the ability to serve as a skilled main point of contact for FP&A and external tax advisors.
Startup experience or background in a fast-paced environment preferred, alongside a genuine interest in new processes and modern ways of working. Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with others in a fast-moving setup.
A reliable, structured working style and a strong sense of ownership for your assigned areas of work.
Able to come into the office 2 days per week, or 3 when needed. We're centrally located, close to Hackescher Markt.

The process

Intro call with our People Team
Hiring Manager Interview
Optional Case study or an accounting test
Team fit call
Job offer

The response time after application, screening applications, and setting up the first intro call is usually within 1-2 weeks. You could expect some alterations when necessary. About us Hygraph is a dynamic Berlin-based startup that empowers thousands of developers and content teams to create dynamic digital experiences that effortlessly engage their customers. Hygraph is on a mission to eliminate complexity for global teams and help them scale content without friction. Our platform empowers you to create, deliver, and distribute content faster and at scale. We’re a team committed to shaping the future of AI-powered content platforms. We are trusted to manage content for teams from over 50,000 organisations, like Dr. Oetker, Shure, Samsung, Ashley Furniture, Telenor, Philips, and Gamescom. You will be part of a remote-first, hybrid, and globally distributed team that is committed to working collaboratively, transparently, and passionately. We believe in a remote-first approach where everyone is encouraged to do their best from wherever they are and work together with transparency, accountability, and ownership. We learn continuously through feedback and have a yearly learning budget to attend training and conferences. Note: We are fortunate to receive a large number of applications for our roles. To manage this effectively and give each application the attention it deserves, we use AI-assisted tools to help assess certain screening questions and handle application elements. This helps us ensure a consistent and timely review process. All final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team. Hygraph is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds. We believe that diversity, unique experiences, qualities, and different cultures enrich our workspace's productivity and promote innovation and creativity.

Skills

ledger
ai

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