Senior Accountant

<h2><strong>About Jimdo<br/></strong></h2><p>Join us to help unleash the power of the self-employed and help them thrive! </p><p></p><p>Jimdo was founded by three school friends in 2007 in a farmhouse in Northern Germany. Fast forward to today, we’re a growing, profitable business with a team of 250+ people from 50 nationalities based in over 15 countries. Our portfolio serves the unique needs of microbusinesses. In addition to our GDPR-compliant website builder powered by AI, we offer an online store, logo creator, legal text generator, business listings, social media integration, SEO, and more. We’re constantly developing new products and services that make the lives of microbusiness owners easier and help fuel their businesses. If you’re inspired by our mission and like the idea of working for a dynamic remote-first company where you can create impact from day 1, we’d love to meet you!</p><h2><strong>Role Overview :</strong></h2><p>As a Senior Accountant and key member of Jimdo’s Finance team, you will be an expert on German GAAP and HGB accounting standards, and also help to address the growing international orientation of the company, especially in tax compliance, reporting, and process improvements. You’ll support revenue and accounts receivable accounting, while supporting audit readiness to ensure a 100% pass rate on statutory audits. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining our closing processes, enhancing the accuracy of our financial statements, and maintaining robust financial controls. This position offers you a unique opportunity to help shape Jimdo’s financial operations as we continue to contribute toward Jimdo’s success. You will report into the Accounting Manager.</p><p></p><h2><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Prepare, review, and submit financial statements that align with German GAAP (HGB) standards, and support in the preparation and execution of the annual audit process for group and stand alone entities. </p></li><li><p>Support tax compliance by preparing VAT, corporation tax, and wage tax filings.</p></li><li><p>Develop, document, and maintain internal controls</p></li><li><p>Drive innovation in our accounting processes through automation, system improvements, and best practices.</p></li><li><p>Oversee reconciliations for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the FP&amp;A team to enhance reporting accuracy, enabling data-driven decision-making.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What you bring to the table:</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>5-8 years</strong> of professional accounting experience, with some in-house experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of <strong>German GAAP (HGB)</strong> and tax compliance, including VAT and corporation tax.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in accounting systems and ERP platforms, plus excellent skills in Excel and other MS tools.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across departments.</p></li><li><p>Fluency in both English and German.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What we offer:<br/></strong></h2><p><strong><u>Inspiring Mission:</u></strong> At our core, we are driven by a meaningful mission - to  empower solopreneurs and small businesses to succeed and  to contribute to the sustainability and vibrancy of the communities they serve.</p><p><strong><u>Flexibility and Trust:</u></strong> Our work environment thrives on flexibility and trust. We offer fully remote work set-up  with opportunities for in-person collaboration. You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in. </p><p><strong><u>Support for your side hustles:</u></strong> We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.</p><p><strong><u>An International Diverse Team:</u></strong> Our team is a mosaic of over 248 individuals hailing from 50+ different countries and working across 15+ diverse locations. We take pride in our openness and inclusivity, with an Employee-led DEI Council and active ERGs that ensure everyone's voices are heard.</p><p><strong><u>Continuous  Growth and Career Development:</u></strong> We invest in your growth with company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and curated learning paths. From day one, you have the chance to contribute your ideas and create a meaningful impact. Our flat hierarchies and swift decision-making processes provide an open platform for your career progression.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Competitive Benefits Package: </u></strong></p><ul><li><p>Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly.</p></li><li><p>A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace.</p