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carbmee

Accountant - German Speaking | Climate Tech startup

BerlinexperiencedpermanentPosted 4 months agoGerman requiredHybrid
Job description

Intro

This is a unique opportunity to become carbmee first dedicated in-house accountant. You won’t just be maintaining processes, you’ll be building them from scratch, working directly with our Chief of Staff to bring our accounting function in-house and set the foundation for a finance team that scales with us.
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. 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. 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.
  • 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 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

About carbmee

carbmee is on a mission to help the world's most emissions-intensive industries (automotive, manufacturing, logistics, chemicals) get carbon reduction under management. Our patented Environmental Intelligence System, carbmee EIS™, gives enterprises like Maersk, Miele, and Coca-Cola the precision carbon data they need to reduce cost, risk, and carbon at scale.

Founded in Berlin in 2021, we closed a €20M Series A in December 2024 and are growing fast. This is the moment to join.

Evidence from the posting
German required
C1
Hybrid
hybrid
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