Senior Accountant (German Speaker) - ScraperAPI

This role is part of our Central Finance Team at saas.group.

What is saas.group?

Think of us as the driving catalyst behind your favorite software success stories. Established in 2017, saas.group is on a mission to turbocharge promising B2B SaaS ventures, unlocking their full potential. As a Software-as-a-Service portfolio powerhouse, we specialize in acquiring small software treasures and polishing them into industry stars. With a dynamic, fully remote team of nearly 400+ colleagues spanning 45 countries, we are truly global and we are rewriting the playbook on SaaS innovation and collaboration across 24 exciting brands.

Profile Overview

This is a critical role in our global Finance team that manages accounting, controlling, and legal functions in our growing group of currently 18 international entities. You will report to our Director of Accounting and Tax and be responsible for all aspects of operational accounting for several entities.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounting for our entities’ billing, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, tax, and various special analyses.
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations with adequate documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for financial reporting, analysis, and commentary of your portfolio and support with consolidation and monthly group reporting.
• Run annual financial statements and audits, preparing and filing of VAT, sales tax, and GST returns.
• Support our Leadership Team in tax matters and international billing, monitor and prepare intercompany transactions.
• Work with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers.
• Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
• Supervision and optimization of the company’s accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or similar qualification and at least 5 years experience as an accountant.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Prior work experience at a SaaS or Software company.
• Experience with Billing or Revenue Recognition tool (Stripe, Chargebee).
• Experience with all-round accounting (AR, AP, Payroll, GL, tax, audit).
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience in supporting annual audits.
• Independent, structured, solution-oriented, and analytical way of working.
• Great time management skills and strong ability to stay organized and deliver closer to financial deadlines.
• Professional fluency in German and English.

What's in it for You

• Ultimate flexibility: 100% remote work from wherever you like.
• Freedom and autonomy: High-trust team with plenty of flexibility to solve problems.
• Minimum bureaucracy: Efficient processes with minimal meetings and red tape.
• Small & friendly team: Collaborative and supportive environment.
• Our network: Community of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals exchanging ideas and expertise.
• Flexible time off: Recharge your batteries when needed.