Accountant (Bookkeeper)
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We're looking for a Accountant who will own and run the in-house accounting for our German entity end to end—bringing bookkeeping and VAT compliance into DATEV, delivering timely, accurate closes, and keeping clean, well-documented ledgers. You’ll move fast to migrate from external providers, integrate and improve finance tools and workflows, and proactively fix root causes to enable reliable group reporting—working independently with periodic reviews and helping mentor junior teammates.
What You'll Do 🎯
Run end-to-end in-house bookkeeping for the German entity in DATEV Rechnungswesen (AR/AP, banks/cash, accruals/deferrals), execute month-end close checklists, and file accurate, on-time VAT returns under HGB and VAT rules.
Migrate accounting data, configurations, and workflows from the external bookkeeper into a clean, well-structured DATEV environment; define SOPs, set correct access and mappings, and limit the external partner to advisory-only support.
Maintain robust intercompany billing and monthly reconciliations, enforce consistent chart-of-accounts and documentation across entities, and provide validated schedules that feed group reporting and year-end statements.
Integrate Yokoy and other feeder systems with DATEV, validate tax and account mappings, design standardized procure-to-pay and expense workflows with audit trails, and eliminate duplicate entry and recurring posting errors via root-cause fixes and targeted automation.
Partner closely with Finance/People: post and reconcile payroll-related entries, deliver clear status and reconciled data within agreed timelines, proactively flag risks and decisions to keep closings, filings, and audits on track, and coach junior teammates as needed.
What You'll Bring 💡
Proven ownership of German entity bookkeeping within DATEV Rechnungswesen for a GmbH or similar—covering AR/AP, bank reconciliations, accruals/deferrals—and preparation of accurate VAT returns under HGB and German VAT rules.
Demonstrated success transitioning from an external bookkeeper to an in-house setup, including data migration, chart-of-accounts/VAT code design, access management, SOP creation, and measurable improvements in close speed and data quality.
Hands-on experience integrating spend/expense tools (e.g., Yokoy) with DATEV, building and validating tax/account mappings, implementing P2P and expense workflows with audit trails, and resolving issues to root cause.
Strong intercompany and multi-entity experience: issuing/booking intercompany invoices, performing monthly reconciliations, and producing audit-ready schedules that support consolidation and group reporting.
Bonus: Exposure to German payroll accounting processes and collaboration with tax advisors/auditors; comfort with DATEV Unternehmen online and light automation (e.g., rules, API-based connectors).
What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟
Own Everything: You're passionate about in-house accounting, German bookkeeping in DATEV, and building reliable close and compliance processes—and you take full ownership from start to finish.
Raise the Bar: You're a natural problem-solver who streamlines workflows, fixes root causes, and implements pragmatic controls and automations that lift data quality and speed.
Move Fast: You're adaptable, thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and continuously improve how the finance engine runs.
Why Almedia? 🚀
Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.
Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.
We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.