Senior Accountant

Virginia Tech; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Germany is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to support the Dedrone Finance team. The candidate will play a critical role in the month-end close process, general ledger activities, and financial reporting under US GAAP and HGB. This remote position requires travel to Kassel once a month and demands a strong background in accounting, tax compliance, and the use of ERP systems like NetSuite and Salesforce.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in financial statements under US GAAP and HGB.
• Fluent in English and German with experience in international guidelines.
• Experience in post-merger integration and ERP projects is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Support cost accounting, income tax returns, and compliance.
• Lead projects to optimize accounting activities and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Financial statement preparation

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Ausbildung

Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

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Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to support the Dedrone Finance team in Germany. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue and will perform a variety of tasks as part of the Month-end close process, playing a critical role in stabilizing the function while supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting process.

Location: Remote (Must be willing to travel to Kassel one week per month)

Reports To: Financial Controller, EMEA

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Perform the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and financial statement closing activities in accordance with US GAAP and HGB.
• Support standard cost accounting processes, including analysis of variances on material, labor, overheads.
• Coordinate and support income tax returns, VAT filings, and transfer pricing policy adherence.
• Conduct actual vs. budget analysis, prepare flux and month-end commentary, cash planning, and working capital management.
• Generate and post accounts receivable invoices following revenue recognition standards (ASC606/IFRS 15).
• Collaborate with international teams such as sales, corporate accounting, and tax.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlement processes.
• Serve as a key contact for tax auditors, advisors, and internal/external auditors.

Project and Controls:

• Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries, harmonizing ERP systems, chart of accounts, processes, and tools.
• Participate in or lead projects to optimize accounting activities and internal controls (SOX).
• Perform month-end close controls, balance sheet reconciliation, and manual journal entries.
• Develop expertise in ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related accounting topics.

Who You Are:

• Completed studies in Business Administration or a related finance field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing financial statements under US GAAP and HGB.
• Experience with post-merger integration, entity restructuring, and ERP projects (Microsoft D365, NetSuite) is a plus.
• Experience with international revenue recognition guidelines.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are advantageous.
• Ability to handle conflicts and ambiguity constructively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with internal controls and process optimization.

Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view to reinvent the world for safety and betterment. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Important Notes:

The job description is not exhaustive and may change based on business needs. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is committed to environmental, health, and safety standards. We are an equal opportunity employer and support accommodations for applicants with disabilities.