Finance Accountant - International

Finance Accountant (m/f/x) Location: Germany/Berlin/Stuttgart
(Remote)

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.
If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation.

We’re looking for innovative, driven Finance Accountants who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will need to reside in Germany with legal working permits or residence permits.

Accurately process supplier invoices in the ERP system, ensuring proper account coding, approval flow, and timely posting.

~ Maintain comprehensive documentation and adhere to internal financial controls.

~ Accounts Payable (AP):

• Handle vendor inquiries and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure proper accounting of prepayments and credit notes.

~ Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Issue customer invoices promptly and in line with contracts, delivery notes, or service agreements.
• Monitor incoming payments, allocate them correctly, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate customer records and perform regular AR reconciliations.

~ Bank Account Management:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions.
• Post all bank movements to the general ledger (G/L) and ensure alignment with accounting records.
• Support cash management and treasury-related activities.

~ General Ledger (G/L) Postings:

• Book all relevant accounting entries related to AP, AR, banks, and other recurring transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and monthly close deadlines.
• Reconcile G/L accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies.
• Contribute to timely month-end closing, including reconciliations, accruals, and cut-off postings.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide required supporting documentation.
• Participate in Finance Projects and Continuous Improvement:
• Support finance-related projects such as system upgrades, process automation, or internal control enhancements.
• Collaborate on initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality of financial operations.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a comparable qualification.
• Completed professional accounting certification (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter/in, CPA) is a plus.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a similar operational finance role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, AR/AP processes, general ledger accounting, and financial closing procedures.
• Familiarity with German GAAP (HGB)
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems)
• Effective communication skills in German and English
• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value.
• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in Germany, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent).
• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development.
• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel.

Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life.

~ Pride in Impact – We're already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Diversity and Inclusion

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.