German Financial Accountant

What You'll Do:

• Manage and review the day to day compliance requirements in line with German GAAP and tax for our German and other international entities;
• Assist with year end statutory audits and tax returns;
• Manage the relationship with our outsource provides for local entities compliance requirements;
• Own month VAT reporting and accounting for our German entities;
• Assist in completeness of reconciliations between US GAAP and German GAAP for our German entities;
• Support other functions of the business operations, as required;
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and approvals;
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform variance analysis;
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements;
• Collaborate effectively with Finance and cross-functional teams on monthly and annual close matters
• Actively participate in and drive process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting function, and
• Provide support for ad hoc projects, financial analysis, and reporting as needed.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Deep expertise in German GAAP, tax and core accounting principles
• Previous expertise in working in a US Multinational with international subsidiaries
• Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, coupled with excellent analytical skills and an unwavering attention to detail
• Superior organization skills, demonstrating the ability to multitask effectively and prioritize workloads, along with exceptional project and time management skills
• The agility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with NetSuite, sage intacct and other modern accounting systems is an advantage
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills