Accountant (m/f/d)

HR Path; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development

Career growth opportunities

Telecommuting possibilities

Team events and annual seminars

Job summary

HR Path is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join our international finance team in Heidelberg. You will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring local tax compliance, and support month-end and year-end closings within our multi-country operations.

You will work under the Accounting Director, maintaining accurate ledgers, managing vendor and client accounts, and supporting audits in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience in general accounting (AP/AR/GL/VAT).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO is required; strong proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end data entry and posting into the SAP FI/CO accounting system (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger).
• Manage customer and supplier invoices, expense reports, and unallocated payment follow-ups.
• Process fixed assets accounting, provisions, and general ledger account reconciliations.

Skills

Fluent German

Professional English

Education

Degree or formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

Job description

HR Path Group, a global leader in HR consulting, helps clients with their HR transformation projects, covering both human and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) aspects. Our 2,600 employees are located in 30 countries. Our mission is to support our clients at every step of their HR digital transformation with a comprehensive range of services.

Advise to Outsource ! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions

• ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their HRIS digitalization
• IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main editors of the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HRIS solutions (SaaS or On-Premise)
• OUTSOURCE : We support organizations at every stage of their HR and payroll outsourcing journey, helping them operate compliantly, efficiently, and at scale

Our latest fundraising of 1 billion euros aims to accelerate our growth and international expansion. Our goal is to double our revenue within five years and become the world leader in HR digital transformation. HR Path is global player in HR Consulting. We provide professional advice and support to organizations for whom human capital is essential in their HR transformation process. Having a footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we are able to offer global support in the development and execution of our customer’s HR strategy.

YOUR MISSIONS

Are you an enthusiastic and detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make an impact in an international finance team? We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join our team in Heidelberg.

Working closely under the leadership of our Accounting Director, you will handle day-to-day general accounting duties, manage client and vendor accounts, ensure local tax compliance, and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting our regional operations across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Romania.

Key Responsibilities :

1. General Accounting & Day-to-Day Operations

• Handle end-to-end data entry and posting into the SAP FI/CO accounting system (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger).
• Manage customer and supplier invoices, expense reports, and unallocated payment follow-ups.
• Process fixed assets accounting, provisions, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Maintain a structured digital filing system and upload supporting documentations into the accounting software.

2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing

• Assist in preparing full sets of accounts, trial balances, and monthly financial statements in compliance with local GAAP (HGB) and corporate reporting standards.
• Perform year-end inventory and balance sheet adjustments to prepare audit-ready financial files.
• Support the Accounting Director during internal and external audit processes.

3. Tax Compliance & Administration

• Prepare monthly VAT calculations, review VAT postings, and submit tax filings to the tax authorities.
• Ensure all accounting procedures strictly comply with local German tax regulations and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor and enforce internal accounting processes, data integrity, and compliance guidelines across your entity scope.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree or formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (e.g., Bankkaufmann/-frau, Steuerfachangestellte/r, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent BAC+2/BAC+5).
• Minimum 1–3 years of hands-on experience in general accounting (Accounts Payable/Receivable, GL, VAT).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO) is required. Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Fluent German (mandatory) and Professional English to thrive in an international corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of German tax rules (VAT/USt, local reporting requirements).
• Highly organized, meticulous, and proactive with strong communication skills and an agile, problem-solving mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

• A highly stimulating and fulfilling work environment with international development
• Rapid career growth with numerous opportunities for development (horizontal & vertical): international mobility, training, and certification
• A good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities
• Investment in the development of our employees; quarterly team events, annual seminar etc.
• We are Happy at Work certified and continue to listen to our employees. If you value a culture that respects diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence and encourages team collaboration, HR Path is the place for you.