General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

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Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of sustainable lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a sustainable supply of lithium in Europe.   
 
We are looking for you to join our growing team in Karlsruhe as a full-time (40 hours per week) as - General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d).

Your mission

• You maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely posting of transactions in line with internal controls and external regulations.

• You prepare and review journal entries, perform variance analysis, and complete account reconciliations to ensure reporting accuracy.

• You take full ownership of the monthly HGB and IFRS closings across European entities, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are compliant.

• You support the preparation of HGB and IFRS statutory accounts, including coordination of compliance requirements and external audits.

• You actively contribute to process improvements, driving the automation of manual tasks and increasing operational efficiency.

• You assist with various ad-hoc tasks and projects, bringing flexibility and initiative to each assignment.

Your profile

• You have min. 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally in an international corporate environment.

• You hold a Master’s degree, Diploma, Magister, or Staatsexamen in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• You bring strong expertise in HGB and IFRS, with a solid understanding of general accounting principles.

• You are proficient in ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA; experience with Datev, Lucanet, Excel, and tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

• You demonstrate analytical and conceptual thinking, a solution-oriented mindset, and a high degree of independence in your work.

• You are fluent in English, German knowledge is a plus.

• You work proactively, are solution-oriented, and are a true team player, even under pressure.

We offer

• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working.
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week).
• Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days.” Includes a visit to the power plant and a tour of our laboratory.
• Company pension scheme.
• Corporate benefits platform with many attractive discount offers.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.  

*** Please note that all applications must be submitted using the application form—we do not accept applications by email. ***