Accountant (all genders)

HRS AS A COMPANY

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay. 
 
ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers' expectations. 
 
TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers. 
 
In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers. 
 
Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value. 
 
HRS's exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains. 
 
Join HRS to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide. 

BUSINESS UNIT

At HRS, Finance shall be more than just a department—it's the backbone of our business triumphs. It's the fuel that powers streamlined financial management and meticulous control, supporting every aspect of our operations. From Financial and Cash Flow Management, to Accounting, Long-Term Financing, Tax Management, Investment Strategy, Purchasing, Controlling, Budgeting, Forecasting, and comprehensive Financial Reporting and Analysis. In an ideal scenario, Finance is not just crunching numbers but act as strategic partners who advise and challenge the CEO, Business Unit Leaders, and Managers in their pivotal decisions. 
Operating as a shared service across the vast HRS Group landscape, the team of approximately 40 experts thrives on collaboration. Guided by the CFO and his adept Management Team, they are all about efficiency through standardized workflows and leverage cutting-edge decision-making tools and principle-based insights to bolster the company´s resilience in times of rapid change. 

POSITION

We are looking for a Cologne based Accountant (all genders) who will be responsible for managing and analyzing financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This role will part of our international accounting team and will report into the Team Lead Accounting.  

CHALLENGE

• Independently manage general ledger and sub-ledger activities, ensuring accurate balance sheet account reconciliation
• Oversee the proper processing of all accounting transactions
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with German accounting principles (HGB)
• Ensure deadlines and priorities are understood and met

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH...

• Commercial training with a focus on financial accounting or comparable training / study
• Several years of professional experience in a similar role
• Practical knowledge of accounting in accordance with HGB
• Experience in comprehensive accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, sub-ledger, general ledger, and accrual accounting.
• Good understanding of national sales tax law
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (currently MS Navision, transitioning to SAP)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
• A proactive, committed, and team-oriented approach, combined with the ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Fluent in German (minimum B2 level), with good English proficiency

PERSPECTIVE

Access to a global network of a globally united and mutually responsible “Tribe of Intrapreneurs” that is passionately dedicated to renew the travel industry and while doing so reinvent the ways how businesses stay, work and pay. 
 
Our entrepreneurial driven environment of full ownership and execution focus offers you the playground to contribute to a greater mission, while growing personally and professionally throughout this unique journey. You will continuously learn from a radical culture of retrospectives and continuous improvement and actively contribute to making business life better, smarter and more sustainable. 

LOCATION, MOBILITY, INCENTIVE

The attractive remuneration is in line with the market and, in addition to a fixed monthly salary, all necessary work equipment and mobility, will also include an annual or multi-year bonus.