German Accounting Assistant

The Eclipse Foundation is one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, with a proven track record of enabling developer-focused open source innovation earned over 20 years. The Foundation is the home of numerous industry-leading projects and collaborations including Adoptium, Software Defined Vehicle, Eclipse IDE, IOT and Jakarta EE. Supported by over 350 members globally, the Foundation has an established international reach and reputation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A flexible, remote-friendly work environment within a workforce that is entirely distributed. Opportunities to engage with a vibrant, global community of open source leaders, contributors and developers.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of open source software.

About the Role
As a German Accounting Assistant, you will provide crucial support to the Senior Operations Manager Europe and the Director, Worldwide Operations in handling accounting and related tasks for Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH. Your role will ensure smooth financial operations, compliance with tax regulations, and efficient management of accounting processes.


Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Management.
• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices.
• Review and verify travel expense reports for European employees.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statement s for Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH (EFE GmbH).
• Handle accounting tasks related to the tax office, ensuring compliance.
• Address and resolve any queries regarding monthly and annual financial statements with tax authorities.
• Assist in managing legal process documentation.
• Reconcile Deutsche Bundesbank reports.
• As a member of the operations team, help identify and implement process improvements.
• Serve as liaison, when appropriate, in the coordination of activities with external accountants and audits.

European & Research Project Accounting

• Oversee accounting processes and reporting for research projects.
• Administer financial aspects of research projects.
• Manage tax-related accounting for research projects.
• Provide support to the Research team.

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Proficiency in assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Fluent in German, with a good command of written and spoken English (Eclipse Foundation Europe GmbH conducts its business in English but reports its financials in German).

Preferred:

• Experience using systems such as DATEV, Google Sheets.
• Basic knowledge of tax law.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Education & Location

• Apprenticeship in accounting, office administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Remote position based in Germany, with preference to those in the Frankfurt or Darmstadt area.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a dynamic international team, we’d love to hear from you!

We offer highly competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. For more information about Eclipse Foundation, please visit our website at https://eclipse.org /

Eclipse respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and is committed to providing accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate in your application.