Accountant

n8n GmbH; Berlin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Remote-first team

Career growth stipend €1K per year

Hackathons

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

n8n is building an AI-native accounting function and seeking a hands-on accountant to own core operations, including GL, AP/P2P, and month-end close. You will leverage AI to automate workflows, validate outputs, and ensure robust controls while supporting multi-entity expansion.

You’ll report to the Head of Accounting & Tax, collaborate with an experienced team, and gain real ownership from day one with opportunities to broaden into AR and revenue accounting as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on GL and AP/P2P experience.
• Familiar with HGB or IFRS and VAT fundamentals.
• Interest in AI and automation to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Procure-to-Pay and expense operations, including coding, approvals, and biweekly payments.
• Deliver accurate accounting and month-end close, manage OPEX, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Build an AI-native accounting function using n8n and AI tools to identify automation opportunities and scale processes across multi-entity business.

Skills

GL & AP/P2P

Automation mindset

Spreadsheets

Accounting systems

English communication

Ownership & reliability

HGB/IFRS knowledge

VAT fundamentals

Tools

Ramp

n8n

P2P platforms

Q2C tools

Job description

The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination.

n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact.

Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 260 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve:

• Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders

• Earned 190K+ GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects

• Backed by top investors, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our SAP's recent strategic investment - bringing us to a $5.2bn valuation

We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us.

Your main goal will be to help build a lean, AI-native accounting function at n8n, owning core accounting operations while using automation and AI to make our processes smarter, faster, and more scalable.

You’ll report to our Head of Accounting & Tax, working alongside an experienced team where you’ll have real ownership from day one and the opportunity to expand into new areas as we grow.

Here's how you'll make an impact:

Own Procure-to-Pay & Expense Operations

• Manage the end-to-end P2P process in Ramp, from invoice intake and coding to approval follow-ups and biweekly AP payments, ensuring strong controls.

• Improve AI-assisted coding, automation rules, and exception handling to reduce manual work and keep transactions accurate.

• Support colleagues with expenses, reimbursements, and corporate card questions, resolving issues efficiently.

Deliver Accurate Accounting & Month-End Close

• Own assigned OPEX, card spend, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Partner with FP&A to ensure accurate GL and cost-center coding, timely financial information, and a reliable month-end close.

• Maintain clear accounting records, support audit requests, and document processes to ensure continuity and effective controls.

Build an AI-Native Accounting Function

• Use n8n, AI tools, and modern accounting platforms to identify opportunities for automation and continuously improve workflows.

• Validate AI-generated outputs, prioritize human review where risks are highest, and maintain reliable evidence for stakeholders, regulators, and auditors.

• Help scale accounting processes across our growing multi-entity business, with opportunities to broaden your expertise into AR and revenue accounting over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Must-haves

• Hands-on accounting experience: You have practical GL and AP/P2P experience, with solid fundamentals in journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliations.

• Accounting standards & VAT: You have working knowledge of HGB or IFRS, understand invoice requirements and VAT fundamentals, and know when to seek expert guidance.

• AI & automation mindset: You're excited to experiment with AI, build better workflows, and learn how to validate automated outputs rather than simply execute transactions.

• Systems & spreadsheet skills: You're confident using spreadsheets and accounting systems, with strong attention to coding accuracy, data quality, and financial controls.

• Ownership & reliability: You take responsibility for daily operations, follow through on commitments, and proactively identify ways to improve how things work.

• Clear communication: You communicate effectively in English, collaborate well across teams, and enjoy helping colleagues solve operational challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Modern finance tools: You've worked with AI-native ERPs, Ramp or similar P2P platforms, Q2C tools, or workflow automation platforms like n8n.

• International accounting: You have experience working across multiple entities, ideally in a global business with an expanding international footprint.

• SaaS & revenue accounting: You're familiar with SaaS business models, multi-currency accounting, AR, or revenue recognition.

• Audit & qualifications: You bring an audit background or relevant accounting qualifications that strengthen your accounting expertise.

• German language skills: You can communicate in German, although this is not required for the role.

Why join us?

At n8n, you won't just process transactions — you'll help rethink how accounting works at an automation company. You'll own meaningful parts of our accounting operations, build AI-powered improvements you can see in action, and help shape a scalable finance function at one of Europe's fastest-growing startups.

You’ll join a supportive, remote-first team where autonomy, curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning are encouraged. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your GL, P2P, and close expertise while gradually expanding into AR and revenue accounting as we grow.

Sound like a challenge you're excited to take on?

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

Our company language is English.

You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n (https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35).

Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – We offer fair and attractive pay.

• Ownership – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.

• Work/life balance – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:

  • Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are.

  • US: 20 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are.

• Health & wellness –

  • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

  • US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-seeded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage.

• Future planning –

  • Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.*

  • US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.

• Financial security –

  • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

  • US: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance to support you and your loved ones.

• Career growth – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.

• A passionate team – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!