Senior Financial Accountant (Finance)

Location: Berlin, Germany; hybrid work with office attendance 2 days per week, or 3 days when needed.

Company

hirify.global is a Berlin-based startup providing an AI-powered content platform for developers and content teams to create, deliver, and distribute digital experiences at scale.

What you will do

• Record monthly journal entries under German GAAP/HGB across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts.
• Own DATEV general ledger infrastructure, master data, reconciliations, open-item processing, and automated transaction workflows.
• Execute payment runs, manage operational liquidity, and collaborate with FP&A and Financial Controlling on reporting and financial projects.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing activities and prepare annual financial statements with external tax advisors.
• Prepare VAT, EC Sales List (ZM), and OSS tax returns and support annual audits as the main accounting contact.
• Implement and optimize accounting processes, including automation projects using AI tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, with strong monthly closing and HGB expertise.
• Expert knowledge of DATEV and experience optimizing and automating accounting workflows and interfaces.
• Ability to design, implement, and monitor complex internal control systems (ICS/IKS).
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, and MS Excel.
• Excellent German and proficient English are required.
• Reliable, structured working style with strong ownership and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Startup experience or experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in new processes and modern ways of working.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, hybrid, and globally distributed working environment.
• Collaborative culture focused on transparency, accountability, ownership, and continuous feedback.
• Yearly learning budget for training and conferences.
• AI-assisted tools are used for parts of the application screening process; final hiring decisions are made by the human recruitment team.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the People Team.
• Hiring Manager interview, followed by an optional case study or accounting test.
• Team fit call and job offer.