Accounts Specialist (m/f/d) - fixed term 12 months

CSA America Testing & Certification; Plattling; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group in Plattling, Germany, is seeking a Financial Accountant (m/f/d) for a fixed-term 12-month assignment. The role covers fixed asset accounting, receivables, payables and project controlling, with responsibility for monthly and annual financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have commercial vocational training, several years of accounting/controlling experience, strong German (HGB) and English, and familiarity with Workday would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Very good written and spoken English and German skills.
• Team orientation and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and a hands-on mentality.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable and travel expense accounting for the European companies.
• Reconciliation of accounts.
• Project controlling.
• Preparing annual financial statements and assisting with monthly financial statements.
• Determination of accruals, deferrals, etc.
• Preparation of liquidity statements and payment schedules.
• Collaboration in the planning process of budget preparation and ongoing forecasts.
• Preparation of statements for internal charging.
• Preparation of advance sales tax returns and various reports to authorities and associations.
• Collaboration in business analyses and profitability studies.
• Preparation of various evaluations and reports.
• Implementation of special projects.

Skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Team orientation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Hands-on mentality

Self-motivation

Education

Commercial vocational training

Tools

Workday

Job description

Employment Status:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

For our Team in Plattling we are looking for a fixed term (12 months)

Financial accountant (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

• Carrying out fixed asset, accounts receivable, accounts payable and travel expense accounting for the European companies
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Project controlling
• Preparing annual financial statements and assisting with monthly financial statements
• Determination of accruals, deferrals, etc.
• Preparation of liquidity statements and payment schedules
• Collaboration in the planning process of budget preparation and ongoing forecasts
• Preparation of statements for internal charging
• Preparation of advance sales tax returns and various reports to authorities and associations
• Collaboration in business analyses and profitability studies
• Preparation of various evaluations and reports
• Implementation of special projects

Your Qualifications:

• Completed commercial vocational training
• Several years of relevant professional experience as an accountant and in controlling
• Very good knowledge of German (HGB) and international accounting and tax law
• Very good written and spoken English and German skills
• "Workday" skills would be an advantage
• Careful and structured way of working, analytical thinking
• Team orientation and communication skills
• "Hands on" mentality, high level of self-motivation, relatives and resilience

What we offer:

• Innovative company with great growth potential and opportunities for employee participation.
• Internal networking with global experts.
• On-site presence is required. Partial home office is possible.

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.