• Independently handling day-to-day financial accounting • Account assignment and posting of business transactions • Accounts receivable and accounts payable • Processing and monitoring payment transactions • Reconciling and maintaining general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable accounts • Processing and verifying incoming and outgoing invoices • Preparing and carrying out monthly and year-end closing tasks • Preparing advance sales tax returns • Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns • Preparing documents for tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies • Reviewing and clarifying tax and accounting issues • Monitoring open items and managing the dunning process • Preparation of reports and business analyses • Communication with clients, customers, suppliers, and government agencies • Assistance with business audits and tax audits • Maintenance and management of accounting records as well as digital document management • Completed training as a tax clerk, financial accountant, or a comparable qualification • Strong knowledge of tax and accounting • Proficiency with MS Office and, ideally, DATEV • A structured, meticulous, and independent work style • A knack for numbers and strong analytical skills • Reliability, discretion, and a sense of responsibility • Good communication and teamwork skills