General Ledger Accountant EMEA

Berlitz; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlitz is building a new global organization and seeks a GL Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting processes for German and international entities. You will ensure accurate close cycles, prepare financial statements, and support tax and audit activities within a dynamic, transformation-driven environment.

You will collaborate with FP&A, tax advisors, and global accounting teams to optimize processes, enhance reporting quality, and automate workflows using Netsuite, Tipalti, and Emburse.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with business and cost awareness.
• German language at B2-C1 level; strong business English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and close processes for German and international entities.
• Post journals, accruals, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Coordinate tax filings with local advisors and support audits.
• Drive process automation and ERP workflow standardization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Netsuite

Tipalti

Emburse

Job description

Описание:

We're building a new global Berlitz, and this is your opportunity to help shape it. Nearly 150 years of expertise, meeting the ambition and technology to power a new era of learning. If you are the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn't afraid of a blank page, and is excited to help shape the future of a global company undergoing a significant transformation, you might belong at Berlitz!

Задачи:

The GL Accountant is involved in performing the end-to-end process of recording financial transactions and delivering accurate, compliant financial statements.

• General Ledger & Month-End Close Management Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for German and international entities.
• Perform accurate and timely posting of manual journal entries, accruals, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis to explain monthly fluctuations.
• Dual-Reporting Compliance (HGB vs. IFRS/US GAAP)
• Local Statutory (HGB): preparation of local financial statements according to German HGB.
• Group Reporting: Convert and reconcile local ledgers into Group reporting standards (US GAAP).
• Tax & Audit Support: Coordinate with local tax advisors for VAT (Umsatzsteuer) filings and corporate tax packs.
• Process Automation & Digitalization Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten the close cycle.
• Standardize and automate workflows using modern ERP tools - like Netsuite, Tipalti, Emburse.
• Perform monthly and year end close including reporting to global accounting team
• Perform local, statutory reporting and filings.
• Co-operation with FP&A operations and sales for planning, forecasting and control

Требования:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, with solid knowledge of accounting processes and practices
• Strong understanding of business processes and interdependencies, combined with analytical and logical thinking
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a high level of commercial and cost awareness
• Mandatory Language requirements: German: B2-C1 level, required English: Strong business proficiency, both written and verbal, required

Условия:

Be part of an exciting global transformation that is truly rare Work alongside talented colleagues across the world Have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to help Berlitz connect the world through language and culture. Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. At Berlitz, connecting people across languages and cultures is at the heart of what we do. Our global workplace reflects the diverse world we serve, bringing together different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We create an inclusive environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to belong, contribute and grow. Ready to shape what's next? Join us and help build the future with us.