Accounting Assistant

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Remote; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in open source software is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant. This role involves supporting financial operations and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while working in a flexible, remote-friendly environment. You'll engage with a vibrant community, contribute to professional growth, and play a key role in financial management. If you're organized, detail-focused, and eager to join a dynamic international team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Learning opportunities in open source software

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Fluent in German

Written and Spoken English

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship in Accounting

Office Administration

Tools

DATEV

Google Sheets

Jobbeschreibung

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The Eclipse Foundation is one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, with a proven track record of enabling developer-focused open source innovation earned over 20 years.

The Foundation is the home of numerous industry-leading projects and collaborations including Adoptium, Software Defined Vehicle, Eclipse IDE, IOT, and Jakarta EE.

Supported by over 350 members globally, the Foundation has an established international reach and reputation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A flexible, remote-friendly work environment within a distributed workforce.
• Opportunities to engage with a vibrant, global community of open source leaders, contributors, and developers.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of open source software.

About the Role

As an Accounting Assistant, you will provide crucial support to the Senior Operations Manager Europe and the Director, Worldwide Operations in handling accounting and related tasks for Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH.

Your role will ensure smooth financial operations, compliance with tax regulations, and efficient management of accounting processes.

This is a part-time role with the potential to become full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices.
• Review and verify travel expense reports for European employees.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements for Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH.
• Handle accounting tasks related to the tax office, ensuring compliance.
• Address and resolve queries regarding financial statements with tax authorities.
• Assist in managing legal process documentation.
• Help identify and implement process improvements as a member of the operations team.
• Coordinate activities with external accountants and audits.
• Oversee accounting processes and reporting for research projects.
• Administer financial aspects and manage tax-related accounting for research projects.
• Support the Research team as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Proficiency in assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Fluent in German, with good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with systems such as DATEV and Google Sheets.
• Basic knowledge of tax law.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Education & Location

• Apprenticeship in accounting, office administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Remote position based in Germany, preferably in Frankfurt or Darmstadt.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a dynamic international team, we’d love to hear from you!

We offer highly competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.