Staff Accountant - Hanover / Remote from Germany

As a Staff Accountant at eyeo, your main responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, processing payroll, ensuring timely vendor payments, preparing financial statements, and conducting account reconciliations. You'll also assist in audit preparations and identify opportunities for process improvements in our accounting practices. It's a varied role that offers significant opportunities for growth within our finance team.

To apply for the Staff Accountant position at eyeo, you need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with NetSuite are essential. Familiarity with local tax regulations and strong communication skills in both German and English will also greatly benefit your application.

The Staff Accountant position at eyeo offers great flexibility with the option to work remotely from anywhere in Germany or from one of our offices. We embrace a hybrid work model, promoting a balance between independence and teamwork across different time zones, allowing you to choose the work style that best fits your preferences.

At eyeo, we prioritize your professional development as a Staff Accountant. You'll have opportunities to work on diverse projects, including ERP optimization and financial reporting. Our structured promotion paths and learning budget will support your career growth and enable you to hone your skills further within the accounting domain.

Eyeo provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Staff Accountant role, which includes health insurance, hardware options, paid vacation, a professional development budget, and even sabbatical leave. We believe in creating a supportive workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples of how you've managed general ledger accounts, including any software you used, the types of transactions you handled, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance in your records.

Discuss the steps you take to prepare for the month-end close, such as reconciliations, financial reporting timelines, and collaboration with other teams. Mention any tools or software you find helpful in this process to demonstrate your technical proficiency.

Elaborate on your familiarity with reconciling accounts, illustrating your attention to detail and methodical approach to identifying differences. You can also mention any specific scenarios where you improved the reconciliation process.

Share how you prioritize tasks, manage time, and the techniques you use to stay organized under pressure. Providing a recent example will help illustrate your ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Be specific about the accounting software you’ve used, especially NetSuite, if applicable. Discuss your experiences, including how you leveraged the software to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities in your accounting duties.

Describe a particular financial statement you've worked on, any discrepancies you encountered, and how you resolved issues. This showcases your analytical skills and capability to work accurately under the pressures of real-world accounting.

Share your knowledge about VAT regulations and how you’ve ensured compliance in prior roles. Mention any specific instances where you navigated complex VAT matters effectively to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss your methodologies, review processes, and tools you use to maintain accuracy in your work. Providing examples will reinforce your commitment to detailed and precise accounting practices.

Talk about a specific instance where team dynamics were challenging. Explain how you approached the situation collaboratively and the outcome, underscoring your problem-solving and communication skills.

Focus on your alignment with eyeo's mission and values. Explain how the company’s vision resonates with your personal goals and why you believe your skills and experiences would benefit the team.