Specialist in Finance and Accounting | Mitarbeiter*in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen

Theater und Philharmonie Essen GmbH

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 23, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Specialist in Finance and Accounting role at the renowned Theater und Philharmonie Essen (TUP) involves managing critical financial operations for one of Germany's largest theater organizations. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling complex tax matters, such as VAT, foreign tax, and preparing annual tax declarations. The specialist will also manage detailed accounting related to ticket sales, royalties, and cultural rentals, covering invoicing, revenue accounting, and payment monitoring. A core part of the role involves general ledger postings, account reconciliation, billing third-party events, and assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements. Key requirements include vocational training as a Tax Specialist, excellent PC proficiency, and a highly analytical, structured approach to work. This is a one-year fixed-term contract offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a major five-division cultural institution, working under the TVöD public service collective agreement.

Required Skills

Education

Vocational training as a Tax Specialist

Experience

  • Professional experience as a Tax Specialist or in a comparable financial accounting role
  • Experience managing tax affairs including VAT and annual declarations
  • Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliation procedures
  • Professional experience assisting with annual financial statements

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract (1 year); Full-time employment (39 hours per week); Employment governed by TVöD collective agreement (Salary Group 9c)