Junior Accountant 🇩🇪

Descripción del puesto:

🏠 What Do We Do?

Born in 2021 from the desire to make cities less polluted and quieter, Electra is helping to shift usage towards electric mobility by tackling the main barrier: charging.
Electra is constantly innovating to make electric vehicle charging easier, with a network of fast charging stations (20 minutes on average) and a maximally simplified user experience.
Based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeau, Nantes, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, Electra's teams aim to deploy a network of 15,000 fast charging points by 2030, proud to contribute to the energy transition in Europe.
In 4 years, we have:
* Deployed 650 stations and over 4000 fast-charging points
* Opened several offices in France and Europe
* Raised over EUR1 Billion in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions
* Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award
* Assembled a team of over 250 talents… and this is just the beginning !

💼 Your Missions

As a Junior Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening Electra's financial operations in Germany. You'll take ownership of recording and monitoring day-to-day accounting transactions, support the preparation of accurate financial reports, and help ensure full compliance with German tax requirements. Along the way, you'll also contribute ideas to improve processes and make our finance operations more efficient and scalable.

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️Your responsibilities

In coordination with the Finance Manager Germany and with the HQ Finance Team, you will be responsible for:
General Accounting
* Recording and monitoring accounting entries (clients, suppliers, treasury)
* Reconciling accounts and tracking balances
* Preparing supplier payments
Month-End & Year-End Closing
* Assisting in monthly and annual closings
* Preparing account reconciliations and supporting documents
* Supporting financial statement preparation
* Monitoring provisions and accruals
Tax & Compliance
* Preparing VAT declarations for Germany
* Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Controlling Support
* Analyzing budget vs. actuals
* Preparing financial reports for Electra HQ
Tools & Process Improvement
* Collaborating with internal teams and tracking financial flows
* Enhancing accounting processes for increased efficiency
Ad-Hoc Tasks
* Supporting various financial and administrative projects as needed
* Supporting in Office Management tasks

💚 Your Profile

* Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
* 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial operations
* Solid knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Fluency in German and English (French is a plus)
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
* Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) is a plus

⚡️ What Electra Offers You

* A great opportunity in a fast-growing scale-up
* An entrepreneurial journey with real impact
* A motivated and passionate team of 220+ professionals
* A flexible, inclusive, and international work environment
* An attractive compensation package (base + variable)

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 💚
Even if you don't tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience. 🚀