Senior Accountant | Bilanzbuchhalter:in (m/w/d)
Bischöfliches Generalvikariat Aachen
Job Summary
The Diocese of Aachen is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) to join their Finance Department. In this full-time, permanent role, you will play a central role in ensuring accurate financial accounting according to commercial principles and church/secular regulations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing annual financial statements under HGB, managing balance sheet consolidations, ensuring high data quality, and preparing tax returns. You will also be responsible for analyzing and optimizing financial workflows, particularly during organizational and technical transitions. This position is ideal for a professional who values a mission-driven environment and is looking to contribute to the financial stability of a large organization. You will work within a supportive team, benefiting from flexible working hours, mobile work options, and comprehensive professional development opportunities. The role requires a strong background in accounting, tax law, and the ability to communicate effectively while maintaining the standards of the organization.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Tax Specialist (Steuerfachangestellte:r), Degree as Diplom-Finanzwirt, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Tax, or Auditing, combined with a certified qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter.
Experience
- Several years of relevant professional experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role
- Professional experience in preparing annual financial statements according to HGB
- Professional experience in tax law and compliance
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the goals and values of the Catholic Church is required. Must be eligible to work in Germany.
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