Specialist Finance & Accounting (m/w/d)

About this opportunity

To strengthen our Finance team at Darmstadt, we are looking for you as a Specialist Finance & Accounting (m/w/d) We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Finance & Accounting to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and directing various financial aspects of our organization, ensuring the smooth operation of our accounting processes. If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for accuracy and a drive for excellence, we want you to be a part of our team. Responsibilities: As a Specialist Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for the financial aspects of our subsidiary in the US: Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to US-GAAP Processing of all business transactions in local ERP Managing the accounts payable and accounts receivable process Ensuring accurate software revenue recognition Overseeing payroll and payroll tax activities Processing expense reports Handling insurance and rent-related financial matters Preparing monthly account reconciliations (Blackline) Preparing annual operating plan as well as quarterly forecasts Continuously improving finance and accounting processes to comply with Align policies Coordinating finance topics (expenses, budget, dunning process) with other departments like Customer Support, Sales, and Marketing Collaborating closely with the exocad America team in the US Involvement in other internal projects Your Profile and Skills: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills: Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration with major electives in finance/accounting or equivalent (e. g. Bilanzbuchhalter) A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an accounting role Experience with preparing and processing of journal entries, month-end reporting and planning/forecast processes Familiarity with current US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Basic knowledge of US tax law is a plus Ideally knowledge of Quickbooks and SAP-FI Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Fluent in English, both written and spoken Highly organized and energetic self-starter with a strong attention to detail IT/Software affinity is an advantage