GL Accountant – Record to Report (German)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented GL Accountant to support Record‑to‑Report (RTR) and General Ledger operations for our German business unit. This temporary position requires strong German language skills and hands‑on experience with reconciliations, month‑end closing, ERP systems and cross‑functional finance collaboration in a fast‑paced shared services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily bank statement bookings related to GL, Treasury and AP transactions.
• Process GL entries for AR write‑offs and bad‑debt activities.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations, including GL bank ledger and CIT accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
• Run ERP queries, coordinate with IT to resolve system issues, and document SOPs.
• Collaborate with AP, AR and Finance Control teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Communicate financial matters and escalations to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and maintain SLA‑driven performance standards.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in GL/RTR accounting.
• Fluency in German and proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.