Accountant - German Speaking | Climate Tech startup

Das ist der Job

Intro This is a unique opportunity to become carbmee’s first dedicated in‑house accountant.

Darum lohnt es sich

You won’t just be maintaining processes; you’ll build them from scratch, working directly with our Chief of Staff to bring our accounting function in‑house and lay the foundation for a finance team that scales with us.

Steuerfachangestellte/r, Bilanzbuchhalter/in, or equivalent degree Hands‑on DATEV experience Solid knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) Experience with both financial accounting and payroll Fluent German (C1 or above) and fluent English Structured, precise and comfortable working independently Tech‑savvy mindset: open to automation tools and AI in daily work Experience in or curiosity about SaaS business models is a strong plus Benefits Unique & Powerful Mission: join a fast‑growing and ambitious tech company that is shaping the future of carbon management and fighting climate change Compensation & Rewards: a steep learning curve and ownership from day one.

Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: a flexible hybrid working culture with a lovely accessible office in Berlin‑Mitte or the center of Munich Team Culture: Our transparency, humility, and accountability values create a unique and supportive working environment. Be part of a multinational, motivated team that thinks work should be fun!

Connection & Networking: Summer Offsite, Winter Party, and regular team events. If you’re someone who takes ownership, thinks in systems, and wants to make a real impact in a fast‑growing ClimateTech startup, this is your role.

Your tasks Financial Accounting Own the day‑to‑day financial accounting (AR, AP, general ledger) Account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance Support month‑end close and preparation of HGB financial statements Billing & Revenue Accounting Manage customer invoicing and billing operations Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting for SaaS contracts Reconcile contracts, invoices and revenue positions Payroll Run payroll processing end‑to‑end Coordinate with payroll providers and social security institutions Ensure full compliance with payroll tax and social security regulations Tax & Compliance Prepare VAT returns (USt‑Voranmeldungen) Support annual financial statements and audits Collaborate closely with our external tax consultants with the goal of gradually bringing processes in‑house Process Building Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting workflows Help build scalable accounting structures as we grow toward 3x revenue Your profile 4–5 years of experience in accounting: ideally in a startup or SME environment Formal qualification in accounting or finance: e.g.

We offer an attractive compensation package, including virtual stock options Health & Wellbeing: Urban Sports Club subscription to stay healthy & fit. 1:1 coaching sessions with Nilohealth for your mental well‑being.

We give you plenty of opportunities to connect with people, strengthen cross‑functional relationships, and boost collaboration Trust & Transparency: monthly All‑Hands Meetings, weekly update newsletters, and Founders Q&As. We keep you informed on current company numbers and goals #J-18808-Ljbffr