Accounts Receivable Accountant (m/f/d)

YOUR JOB Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy, structure, and ownership truly matter? Your main goal will be to help build and scale our financial operations for the next stage of growth and take ownership of key accounting processes. If improving workflows, driving automation, and ensuring reliable financial reporting excites you - then this role could be the perfect next step. LET'S PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly accruals, fixed asset management and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale. * You take full ownership of month-end and year-end closing activities, delivering reliable, compliant financial reporting aligned with HGB requirements. * You lead the preparation of annual financial statements (HGB) and act as a key contact during internal and external audits. * You challenge existing workflows, proactively driving improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps. * You take ownership of project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow. WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN * The freedom, trust, and tools (we work with DATEV) to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world. * Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs. * Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market. * Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget. * Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD * German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations * You bring 3+ years of experience in financial accounting with end to end closing responsibility, including 1+ years experience in a high growth tech or SaaS company * Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You are detail-oriented, structured, and reliable - You have a proactive, adaptable, and ownership driven mindset with the ability to thrive in changing environments and successfully deliver projects from start to finish. * Communication Skills: You have excellent German skills and communicate clearly and confidently in English * Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and certified training as Bilanzbuchalter * Strong proficiency in DATEV, Chargebee, and Excel, combined with a modern, tech driven mindset, solid AI literacy, and experience with systems such as Yokoy/Perk, Xero, Salesforce, or Adyen being a strong plus. * Nice to have: Experience with complex accounting topics such as VAT, transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, or experience in an international environment. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! #LI-DNI

WHO WE ARE - OUR MISSION terralayr addresses the massive deficit in global energy storage. The over-indexing of electricity generation from renewable energy sources leads to large volatility on the energy grid. The main problem is that wind and solar farms are fluctuating and, by definition, unsteady—there is no sun at night, and it is not always windy. This increases the need for flexibility in the form of battery storage systems to balance the grid in times when supply and demand do not match. By buying and developing grid-scale storage assets and virtually aggregating them across a layer, we are creating the world's first energy cloud. Imagine AWS for energy. Through the flexibility we secure, we can market flexibility-as-a-service and hedging products/power insurance to utilities, SMEs, and industrial players and create virtual storage capacity for PV and wind farms. WHAT WE ARE HIRING FOR - YOUR ROLE We are looking for an Accountant (m/f/d) to join our Finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting operations – from invoice processing to bank reconciliation – and play a key part in keeping our monthly and annual close on track. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys structure, precision, and being a reliable point of contact for accounting matters. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON - YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Record and post incoming invoices  * Create outgoing invoices  * Post and reconcile bank transactions * Clarify and reconcile accounts  * Support month-end and year-end closing processes  * Work with our external auditor and tax advisor to support tax filings, audit reports, and other reporting requirements * Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure on-time payments and optimal supplier credit utilisation * Stay up to date on relevant laws and regulatory changes, and update internal procedures and documentation as needed WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - YOUR QUALIFICATIONS * Experience: 3-5 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience (internships and working student positions do not count towards this). Ideally some of that time was spent in a tax advisor's office  * Education: Completed vocational training as Steuerfachangestellter (tax clerk) is a plus * Language: Minimum C1-level German and strong written and verbal English are both required * Accounting knowledge: Solid knowledge of HGB (German GAAP); IFRS knowledge is a plus * Tools: Proficiency in DATEV, Excel, and other relevant accounting tools WHY YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY * Our purpose: Join us in building up an asset fleet that has the potential to make a positive impact on society and our planet by addressing the massive deficit in global energy storage. * Focus on innovation: Building our asset fleet following our technology agnostic approach means you will have the opportunity to work with the highest industry standard equipment. * Impact: Your contribution will not only have a positive impact on society; by joining our small and nimble team, your work will make a difference from day one. * Personal development: You will benefit from a learning & development budget of 1,000 EUR per calendar year that you can use for your individual professional development.