General Ledger Accountant | (Haupt-) Buchhalter (m/w/d) in Karlsruhe (Buchhalter/in)

Haus Edelberg Holding GmbH

Karlsruhe, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a General Ledger Accountant in our Karlsruhe Shared Service Center, you will play a vital role in our ongoing centralization process within a leading European healthcare group. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing general ledger activities, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB). You will handle asset accounting, liquidity planning, and payroll file processing while acting as a key point of contact for facilities, group accounting, auditors, and tax consultants. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and thrives during closing periods. The role is particularly attractive due to its flexible working hours, a €1,000 welcome bonus, and company-sponsored training to become a certified Management Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter). You will join a supportive, humorous team in a stable, growing industry focused on social infrastructure.

Required Skills

Education

Completed commercial or tax-related vocational training (e.g., Office Clerk or Tax Assistant); further qualification as a Certified Management Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) is preferred.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in accounting (e.g., as a Financial Accountant)
  • Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to German GAAP (HGB)
  • Experience in communicating with external auditors and tax consultants
  • Professional experience in processing payroll files and reconciling payroll accounts

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • The position is based in Karlsruhe and is a permanent, full-time role. Candidates must be able to work independently and demonstrate a team-player mentality.