(Senior) General Ledger Accountant

BargoSearch; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bargosearch is seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team in Berlin. You will manage GL and subledger activities, support month-end close, and drive process improvements within a growing tech-focused business.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of GL experience, strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), and hands-on exposure to ERP systems. Proficiency in German (min B1) and English is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in GL accounting.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB).
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing.
• Interest in process improvement and automation.
• Experience with ERP/financial accounting systems.
• German (min B1) and English proficiency.
• Structured, independent, solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and subledger activities including AP/AR and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per HGB.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes.
• Support ERP improvements and implementation projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and efficiency.

Skills

5+ years experience

German GAAP (HGB)

Month-end closing

Process improvement

Automation

ERP systems

English proficiency

German language (min B1)

Job description

Location: Berlin, Germany

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an exciting, growing technology company based in Berlin that is looking for an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting while also driving process improvements, optimizing financial systems, and contributing to a more efficient and scalable finance function.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting activities and support subledger operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB).
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes and workflows.
• Support ERP and accounting system improvements, including optimization and implementation projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve financial data quality and operational efficiency.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in general ledger accounting, including exposure to subledgers.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German accounting principles.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• A proactive mindset with a strong interest in process improvement, automation, and accounting systems optimization.
• Experience working with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Good German language skills (minimum B1) and professional working proficiency in English.
• Structured, independent, and solution‑oriented approach to work.