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Online language school with live classes in English, Business English, German, French & Spanish.
Accountant, Bookkeeper
Location
Germany
Posted
107 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Accountant, Bookkeeper
Lingoda GmbH
• Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger bookkeeping. • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. • Reconciling bank accounts and handling account clarifications. • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. • Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and tax requirements. • Assisting with internal and external audits. • Analyzing financial information and preparing status reports. • Developing and optimizing accounting processes and internal controls.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Several years of professional experience as an accountant or in a comparable role.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., DATEV).
- High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Very good German (C1) and English (B2), written and spoken.
Benefits
- Approachable leadership and transparent communication — at Lingoda every voice counts!
- Company events and colleagues who enjoy networking, plus budgets for team-building activities!
- An inclusive environment with strong team spirit and a passion for languages
- A well-structured and engaging onboarding process that sets you up for success!
- The option to work from home or in the office in the heart of Berlin
- Education fund because we want our employees to grow
- Free access to our language courses
- Mental health programs
- Employee benefits and pension schemes
- Discounted Urban Sports memberships (EU-wide)
- Public transport discounts in Berlin
- 30 days of annual leave
- Free snacks and drinks in the office
- Modern hardware necessary for your work (not applicable to freelancers)
- Flexible working hours
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