Senior Accountant with German

Helprise; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote or Hybrid work

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced German Accountant to support a 6-month external contract in a role focused on maintaining statutory records under HGB, ensuring tax compliance, and coordinating audits in Germany.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, fluency in German and English, and strong knowledge of HGB, AO, UStG, and KStG. IFRS experience and Transfer Pricing awareness are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar accounting or tax role.
• Strong knowledge of German tax regulations (HGB, AO, UStG, KStG).
• Experience coordinating statutory audits and working with IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local statutory books in accordance with HGB.
• Review VAT and corporate tax declarations (CIT).
• Ensure compliance with German tax regulations including solidarity surcharge and trade tax.
• Reconcile VAT and CIT balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Coordinate statutory audits in Germany with internal and external parties.
• Support IFRS reconciliation between statutory and IFRS ledgers.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on Transfer Pricing documentation.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

IFRS knowledge

German tax regulations

Education

Accounting degree

Steuerfachwirt or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for an experienced German Accountant to support our client on a 6-month external contract. The person will be responsible for maintaining statutory accounting records in accordance with German accounting standards (HGB), ensuring tax compliance, supporting financial reporting, and coordinating statutory audits in Germany. The role requires strong knowledge of German tax regulations, as well as experience with IFRS and Transfer Pricing.

YOU WILL

• Maintain local statutory books in accordance with German accounting standards (HGB).
• Review VAT (Umsatzsteuer) and prepare and review annual CIT (Körperschaftsteuer) tax declarations.
• Ensure compliance with German tax regulations, including solidarity surcharge and trade tax.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of VAT and CIT balance sheet accounts.
• Establish and maintain reconciliation between statutory and IFRS books.
• Support statutory ledger setup and ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Liaise with German tax authorities (Finanzamt) and support tax audits.
• Coordinate internal and external statutory audits in Germany.
• Work with external tax advisors on Transfer Pricing documentation in line with Group standards.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting or tax role.
• Relevant education and professional qualifications in German accounting and taxation (e.g. Steuerfachwirt).
• Strong knowledge of German accounting and tax regulations, particularly HGB, AO, UStG and KStG.
• Practical experience with IFRS and reconciliation between statutory and IFRS ledgers.
• Relevant IFRS/accounting qualifications (CPA, CINA or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing.
• Experience working in an international company with a matrix organizational structure.
• Fluent German and English.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in a software company.

Work flexibility

We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Development on your terms

We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences

We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.