German GAAP Accountant - Remote (SaaS)

Valsoft Corporation; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Helios Software Group, part of Valsoft Corporation, seeks an experienced Accountant to manage German accounting and tax requirements for its European operations. This fully remote role supports month-end close, reconciliations, VAT filings, and intercompany processes.

You will work with the finance team across Europe, ensuring accruals, accurate reporting, and adherence to internal controls. Fluency in German and English is required, with Berlin-area proximity a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of accounting experience with hands-on German accounting (HGB) and German tax requirements.
• Experience in the software/SaaS industry is a plus.
• Multi‑currency or multi‑entity experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting.
• A professional qualification in accounting or bookkeeping is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close for German entities, including journal entries and accounting analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support their review.
• Follow up with vendors on missing invoices and prepare cost accruals for the P&L review.
• Process payments and bank transfers with proper approvals.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Prepare German VAT filings and support payroll tax filings with payroll provider and tax advisor.
• Support annual financial statements under HGB, statutory audits and tax filings.
• Help implement and uphold key controls and clean up ledgers and processes.
• Prepare financial KPIs and reporting for the finance team; ensure accuracy.
• Support monthly variance analysis of actuals against budget and forecast.
• Collaborate closely with the finance team on daily operations and special projects.

Skills

German accounting

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Remote work

German language

English language

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office

Job description

Helios Software Group, part of Valsoft Corporation, seeks an experienced Accountant to manage German accounting and tax requirements for its European operations. This fully remote role supports month-end close, reconciliations, VAT filings, and intercompany processes.

You will work with the finance team across Europe, ensuring accruals, accurate reporting, and adherence to internal controls. Fluency in German and English is required, with Berlin-area proximity a plus.