Financial Accounting (m/f/d) (Accountant)

The Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Physik fester Stoffe is one of 84 institutes of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft. Our institute conducts world-leading, interdisciplinary fundamental research in the field of solid-state physics and chemistry. The institute currently employs approximately 280 employees.

Fixed Asset Accounting:

• systematic recording, valuation, administration, and posting of all assets
• preparation, coordination, and execution of the inventory for approx. 5000 assets using fixed asset software

Financial Accounting:

• recording and processing of business transactions in accounts receivable and accounts payable
• tax law examination and approval of incoming invoices in the workflow
• processing of payment transactions
• account reconciliation and clarification
• support for monthly and annual financial statements
• completed commercial training, certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), or comparable
• sound knowledge of tax law
• several years of professional experience in financial accounting, especially in fixed asset accounting
• good SAP knowledge is desirable
• proficient knowledge in the area of MS Office, especially Excel
• good English language skills
• structured, precise, and independent way of working
• analytical thinking skills

We offer you an interesting and versatile activity in the administrative department of a renowned, internationally oriented research institute with opportunities for professional training and development. The position is initially limited to two years. Remuneration is based on the TVöD (Bund) plus the social benefits of the public service. Your workplace is modernly equipped and easily accessible by public transport. We pay a subsidy for the Jobticket.

The MPI CPfS places great value on a pleasant working atmosphere and friendly cooperation. We strive to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Likewise, we have set ourselves the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities.

Supplementary information: Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Bookkeeping, accounting, email program Outlook (MS Office), presentation program PowerPoint (MS Office), spreadsheet Excel (MS Office), word processing Word (MS Office), fixed asset accounting, accounts receivable, reporting, information, financial accounting, profit and loss statement, monthly closing, payment transactions, incoming invoice (processing etc.), SAP ERP