Accountant (m/f/d)

The FIR at RWTH Aachen is an internationally recognized research institute with a clear focus on digitalization, sustainability and sustainable value creation. Together with companies, science and public institutions, we develop solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. In order for research and innovation to get into practice successfully, reliable and professional commercial structures are also needed in the background. We are looking for an experienced personality for our accounting, which works independently, takes responsibility and actively contributes their expertise.

In this position you play a central role in our financial accounting. Your duties include: Own processing of financial accounting including debitor, creditor, property accounts, travel and investment accounting Maintenance and coordination of accounts and main and secondary books Support in the creation of tax returns and sales tax pre-registrations Participation in the creation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts Cooperation with and contact persons:in for external tax advice, audit and internal departments Active cooperation in the optimization, digitization and further development of processes and systems in the financial sector

You have a well-founded experience in financial accounting and are used to process even more complex issues independently and reliably. Ideally, you will bring: A completed commercial or tax-related training with further training to the account holder:in or a comparable qualification Multiannual professional experience in financial and accounting Knowledge of accounting and turnover tax law Experience in the creation of monthly and annual accounts An independent, structured and careful procedure Communication strength and joy in cooperation with different contact persons: Good MS Office knowledge, especially in Excel Experience in handling ERP systems is advantageous

We offer you a modern working environment in which you have your professional experience and at the same time have free space for your own ideas. Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile work A modern workplace design Short decision-making and open, value-adding cooperation A dedicated and collegial team Individual possibilities for professional and personal development Why the FIR? As part of a research institute, you will create the commercial basis for innovative projects to be implemented together with science and business. You work in an interdisciplinary environment that deals with key topics of the future – and at the same time bring their own expertise to continuously develop our financial processes. Interest awakened? Then we look forward to meeting you! Please submit your complete application documents using our application management system, specifying your earliest possible entry date and your salary presentation.

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