Senior Accountant | Bilanzbuchhalter:in (m/w/d)

Bischöfliches Generalvikariat Aachen

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 4, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) at the Diocese of Aachen, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial accounting according to commercial and ecclesiastical laws. Your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing annual financial statements under HGB, managing balance sheet consolidations, and overseeing data quality across organizational units. You will also prepare tax returns, handle VAT filings, and analyze financial workflows to drive process optimization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels in analytical tasks and wants to contribute to a values-driven organization. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional development, offering flexible working conditions, mobile work options, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position requires a deep understanding of commercial and tax law, combined with a strong ability to communicate complex financial data to various stakeholders. You will be instrumental in maintaining the financial integrity of the Diocese while supporting its mission through modern, efficient accounting practices.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Tax Clerk (Steuerfachangestellte:r), Degree in Finance (Diplom-Finanzwirt), or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Taxation/Auditing, combined with a certified qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter.

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience as a Senior Accountant or Bilanzbuchhalter.
  • Professional experience in financial accounting and preparation of annual financial statements.
  • Proven experience in handling commercial and tax law requirements.
  • Experience in analyzing and optimizing financial workflows and organizational processes.

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Identification with the goals and values of the Catholic Church is required. Must be eligible to work in Germany.