Accounting Specialist

**Do we have your attention?**:
Are you ready to shape the financial backbone of a fast-growing scale-up? As an Accounting Specialist at Holzkern, you will work directly with our Head of Finance & Corporate Development at the intersection of finance and nearly all other functions of the company. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into strategic decision-making supported by financial analysis, while playing a central role in structuring, optimizing, and developing accounting processes.

If you’re passionate about startups, have a solid grasp of accounting principles, and want to enhance the efficiency of financial operations, this role is the perfect fit.

**Your areas of responsibility**:

- Support in **accounting processes**, such as invoice processing, pay run batches, invoice control, and monthly statement preparation
- Assist with **reporting**, including P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and documentation for external accountants
- Contribute to **controlling processes**, such as revenue and COGS controlling, monthly recognition of revenue and costs, and key account reviews
- Drive **process optimization** by improving accounting, reporting, controlling, and related workflows
- Act as a **sparring partner** to the Head of Finance & Corporate Development in designing and implementing new processes
- Manage and maintain **process documentation and SOPs**:

- Provide **financial guidance** in projects, particularly in expansion and investment decisions

**Your profile**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting** with **3+ years experience** in accounting
- Strong interest in **startups and scale-ups** with a passion for accounting, structure, and process optimization
- ** Hands-on, ownership-driven mindset** and motivation to learn quickly
- Excellent **analytical and problem-solving skills**; comfortable working with numbers and abstract concepts
- Professional, discreet, and able to handle **confidential topics** with integrity
- Strong **communication and interpersonal skills**, especially in cross-functional settings
- Flexible and adaptable to change, with resilience under pressure
- ** Fluent in English and German**, both written and spoken
- Experience with **accounting software** such as BMD, DATEV, or ERP systems; proficient in Google Sheets; bonus points for BI or reporting tools
- Organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple tasks independently
- Eager to gain a **holistic understanding of company financials** and contribute to long-term growth

**Enjoy our benefits**:

- ** Exciting Projects & Growth**: We believe in trust from the start - you’ll get to tackle exciting, meaningful projects right away so you can quickly unleash your potential. This means fast personal growth and learning opportunities on the job. See your impact live on the job every single day.
- ** Extensive Onboarding**: From day 1, you’ll have a buddy who shows you the ropes and is there for any questions. Your colleagues will teach you everything specific to Holzkern that you need to succeed in your new job.
- ** Flexibility**: An attractive flexitime work model with a home office option to fit your schedule.
- ** Team Events**:Two legendary annual company events with the whole #TeamHolzkern - all inclusive Plus, regular smaller team events throughout the year to celebrate successes and have fun together.
- ** Top-notch Equipment**: State-of-the-art technical equipment (your own MacBook, etc.) to empower you in your role.
- ** Generous Discounts**: Employee discounts for you and your loved ones on all Holzkern products.
- ** Office Perks**: Enjoy fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and milk (including vegan and lactose-free options) at the office to keep you energized.
- ** Lunch Subsidy**: Healthy and balanced meals from Schrankerl are available - and Holzkern covers 20% of the cost of each meal.

These and many other exciting benefits will await you at Holzkern.
But most of all, you can expect a secure job, good vibes, teamwork, appreciation and trust - YOU are important to us

**Hard Facts**:
**Start**: asap
**Working Hours**: 30h or 38,5h per week
**Duration**:3-month probationary period, into a permanent position
**Location**: Our headquarters in Vienna, on a hybrid WFH basis

**About us**:
HOLZKERN was founded in 2016 with the purpose of creating unique pieces of nature - just as unique as our customers. Seven years later, we are one of the most successful D2C brands in DACH selling a huge variety of watches, jewelry & accessories. We’re proud to say that over 1.000.000 customers worldwide were already able to find their perfect piece of nature. Join our team of over 170 people and help us to bring natural uniqueness to the whole world

As a dynamic team, we value open corporate communication, teamwork, development opportunities and flexible working hours. But most of all, you can expect to work in a friendly working environment