Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

isaraerospace; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Flexible mobility budget

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport Clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Job summary

Isar Aerospace seeks an experienced finance professional to manage financial accounting, prepare statements, and drive digitization of accounting processes in an international SAP S/4HANA environment.

You will oversee bank reconciliations, asset records, intercompany activities, and monthly/quarterly/annual statements under HGB and Local GAAP, collaborating across IT, Controlling, Tax, and global SSCs.

Qualifications

• College degree with a major in finance, accounting, or a comparable qualification.
• Extensive accounting experience with international exposure (5+ years).
• Strong knowledge of HGB/US-GAAP.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and reliability.
• Experience with SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA FI/MM, and MS Office.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and analytical mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record payment transactions and bank activities with timely reconciliations.
• Support cost control and invoice approvals across departments.
• Maintain asset records and perform asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB and Local GAAP.
• Manage general ledger, provisions, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in SAP rollouts, system optimizations, and finance projects.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and support international subsidiaries.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Change affinity

Education

Finance/accounting degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA FI/MM

MS Office

Job description

Mission Brief

This is an exciting opportunity to join Isar Aerospace in a key role.

You will be responsible for proper financial accounting, the preparation of financial statements, and the ongoing optimization and digitization of accounting processes in an international SAP S/4HANA environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Record payment transactions and bank activities: Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations
• Support cost control and invoice approvals: Collaborate with managers to control expenses and handle invoice approvals
• Maintain accurate asset records: Perform asset accounting, reconcile balance sheets, and manage intercompany accounts
• Assistance with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB and Local GAAP
• Responsibility for the general ledger, provisions, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participation in SAP rollouts, system optimizations, and finance projects
• Conducting intercompany reconciliations and providing support to international subsidiaries.
• Close coordination with Operations and Controlling on project- and performance-related accounting matters
• Close collaboration with Group Accounting for Reportings
• Collaboration with IT, Controlling, Tax, and international shared-service organizations

Qualification Checklist

• A college degree with a major in finance, accounting, or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting at an international company
• Very good knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB / US-GAAP)
• Reliable and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• In-depth knowledge of SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA FI / MM & MS Office
• Experience with process management and digital transformation projectsHigh level of personal responsibility and analytical thinking
• A structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• Confident demeanor when interacting with management and other departments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Affinity for digital processes and change
• Possess excellent written and spoken English language skills

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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