(Senior) Accounting & Finance Associate (f/m/d)

We are looking for a structured and reliable professional to join our Finance team with a strong focus on operational accounting. In this role, you will be deeply involved in day-to-day accounting while also working at the intersection of Accounting, IT, Operations, and Controlling. You will have the opportunity to continuously expand your skill set, for example into system integrations, backend and automation topics, reporting, analysis, and controlling.

Requirements

• Posting and coding of vendor (accounts payable) invoices, including review, reconciliation, and preparation for payment
• Preparation of customer (accounts receivable) invoices (domestic & international), ideally using SAP W40 / SAP FI
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (HGB)
• Accruals, deferrals, and provisions, ensuring proper period allocation
• Fixed asset accounting (additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations)
• Intercompany reconciliations, support with consolidation and review of financial statements
• Ongoing GL account reconciliations and clarification of booking differences
• Close cooperation with external accounting partners in Germany and abroad
• Contribution to accounting-related IT and system topics, e.g. automation, interfaces, backend workflows, or booking logic
• Gradual involvement in controlling-related tasks, such as analyses, reporting, and management dashboards (depending on interest and development goals)
• Support in tax-related topics, e.g. VAT classification and accounting process alignment

Benefits

• Start-up environment with speed, ownership, and room to shape processes
• International, culturally diverse team with multiple languages and perspectives
• Clearly defined accounting role with long-term career perspective
• Start-up spirit combined with the stability and benefits of the Axel Springer Group