Senior Accountant, Germany

National Society for Black Engineers; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company focused on safety and justice is seeking a highly motivated finance professional for its Kassel team. The role involves financial reporting, month-end closing, and participation in accounting activities compliant with US GAAP and HGB. Candidates should have robust accounting skills, experience in project management, and a background in business administration, along with fluency in English and German.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of experience in financial statement preparation.
• Fluency in English and German, with additional languages advantageous.
• Experience in internal controls and process optimization.

Aufgaben

• Perform general ledger and financial statement closing activities.
• Support post-merger integration and optimize accounting processes.
• Conduct actual vs. budget analysis and prepare financial commentary.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Accounting skills

Tax compliance

Project management

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.

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.

Job Summary:

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 be required to 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:

Kassel, Germany

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 process including accounting and analysis of typical variances, e.g., on material, labour, overheads.
• Coordinate and support income tax returns, file VAT returns, execute transfer pricing policy according to global guidance.
• Conduct actual vs. budget analysis, prepare flux and month-end commentary, cash planning, and working capital management.
• Generate and post accounts receivable invoices in accordance with revenue recognition under ASC606/IFRS 15.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with international teams, e.g., sales, corporate accounting, and tax.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlement process according to global guidance.
• Be a key contact for tax auditors, tax advisors, and internal/external auditors on relevant topics.

Project and Controls:

• Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries; support harmonization of ERP systems, chart of accounts, processes, and tools.
• Participate in (sub-)projects or lead sub-projects to optimize accounting activities and the implementation of internal (SOX) controls.
• Perform and document month-end close controls, e.g., around balance sheet reconciliation and manual journal entries.
• Develop into a functional expert in Accounting on ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related topics.

Who You Are:

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

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role and our mission but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs.

Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees and its environmental impact. All employees must adhere to relevant environmental, health, and safety policies and report concerns as they arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants with disabilities or special needs to request accommodations by emailing [e-mail]. This email is for accommodation requests only.