Senior 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 Senior Accountant (all genders) who will take the lead on managing complex accounting processes, guiding junior accountants, and ensuring our financial operations are both accurate and efficient. You’ll play a critical role in preparing financial statements, VAT returns, and internal reports, all while driving the continuous enhancement of our accounting practices. This role will part of our international accounting team and will report into the Team Lead Accounting.  

CHALLENGE

• Independently manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring accurate balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Oversee the processing of all accounting transactions and provide guidance to junior accountants on procedural matters.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with German accounting principles (HGB).
• Prepare VAT returns and statistical reports, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist the Finance Manager by preparing internal reports that support decision-making.
• Drive the development and enhancement of accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the key contact for Group Accounting, Controlling, and Treasury teams.
• Provide support during annual audits and tax audits, acting as a liaison with auditors and tax consultants.

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH...

• Completed commercial training or a degree in business management, with a focus on financial accounting or comparable training / study
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable role, with proven expertise in accounting according to HGB.
• Practical experience in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accrual accounting within both the sub-ledger and general ledger.
• In-depth knowledge of national sales tax law and VAT reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems(currently MS Navision, transitioning to SAP).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a good sense of order.
• A high degree of hands-on mentality, commitment, and team spirit, coupled with an independent and responsible approach to work.
• Fluent in German (minimum B2 level), with good English skills.

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 bonus.