German Accountant (HGB/IFRS) — Remote & Flexible

Helprise; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote or hybrid work

Development budget

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced German Accountant to support a 6-month external contract in the United States, focusing on German statutory books (HGB), tax compliance, and IFRS reconciliation. You will coordinate audits in Germany and work with external tax advisors on transfer pricing within group standards.

The role requires fluent German and English, strong knowledge of HGB, UStG, KStG, and experience in IFRS, with a flexible work setup including remote or hybrid options.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an accounting or tax role.
• Education and professional qualifications in German accounting and taxation (e.g. Steuerfachwirt).
• Strong knowledge of German accounting and tax regulations (HGB, AO, UStG, KStG).
• Experience with IFRS and reconciling statutory and IFRS ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local statutory books in accordance with German standards (HGB).
• Review VAT and prepare annual CIT declarations.
• Ensure compliance with German tax regulations, including solidarity surcharge and trade tax.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of VAT and CIT balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate statutory audits in Germany and liaise with tax authorities.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

IFRS knowledge

HGB familiarity

Education

Steuerfachwirt

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Helprise is seeking an experienced German Accountant to support a 6-month external contract in the United States, focusing on German statutory books (HGB), tax compliance, and IFRS reconciliation. You will coordinate audits in Germany and work with external tax advisors on transfer pricing within group standards.

The role requires fluent German and English, strong knowledge of HGB, UStG, KStG, and experience in IFRS, with a flexible work setup including remote or hybrid options.