Accountant

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We give technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code, backed by a passionate community of builders. With 500+ integrations and fair-code principles, we're revolutionizing how businesses connect their systems and processes.

We were founded end of 2019 and currently:

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We’re a diverse team of + 120 talented people

• 🚀 Our annual recurring revenue is growing over 7x year-over-year

• ⭐️ With +118k GitHub stars, we are in the top 50 most popular projects of all time on Github

• 🍾 We were the 25th fastest growing startup last year and 4th BtoB SaaS Rising 100 this year in Europe according to Sifted

• 🌱 We were Sequoia's first seed investment in Germany, and most recently secured our $60M Series B (February '25, led by Highland)

🌟 Your main goal will be to ensure accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations that support n8n’s hyper-growth while improving financial compliance and decision-making.

To do so, here are your responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Organize and execute preparatory bookkeeping for payables, receivables, and asset accounting

• Coordinate and own monthly closings and annual financial statements, with or without external tax office support

• Potentially insource accounting processes and implement efficient internal procedures

Invoicing & Dunning

• Prepare and send accurate, sales-enabled customer invoices

• Monitor payment statuses and manage the dunning process

Reimbursements, Payroll & Payments

• Review and approve employee reimbursement requests

• Coordinate payroll with our external provider and internal People Ops

• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs

Strategic Projects & Automation

• Set up and implement scalable accounting processes for international expansion

• Automate finance and accounting workflows to enhance operational efficiency

• Support documentation and continuous improvement of finance operations

REQUIREMENTS Must-haves

• 🎓 Experience in Accounting: You bring 5+ years in accounting, including 3+ years in a high-growth tech or B2B SaaS company

• 🔨 Accounting Tools Proficiency: You have hands-on experience with systems like Datev, NetSuite, Odoo, and modern AP/AR tools (e.g. Moss, Payhawk, Ramp)

• 🔢 German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess solid knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations

• 📊 Process Improvement Mindset: You identify and implement process enhancements with autonomy

• 📝 Communication Skills: You're confident communicating clearly across levels and functions in English

• 🔍 Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You're known for your precision and reliability in financial operations

Nice-to-haves

• 🎓 Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or certified training (e.g. Tax Clerk)

• 💼 Audit or Firm Experience: You've worked at an accounting or audit firm

• 🇬🇩 German Language Skills: Basic fluency in German is a plus

• 🌐 International Exposure: You understand accounting standards like IFRS or US-GAAP and are familiar with financial consolidation

• ✨ Tech Savvy: You're eager to explore new tools and automation for improved efficiency

• 📖 Compliance Experience: You're familiar with VAT, transfer pricing, and international compliance topics

• 🚴 Async Work Proficiency: You're comfortable working in remote, distributed, async-first teams

Why join us?

At n8n, your work won’t disappear into a slide deck. You'll play a key role in building a scalable, tech-forward finance function from the ground up during our hyper-growth phase. You’ll have ownership from day one, shape our financial operations for scale, and potentially grow into a team lead role in the future. Join a remote-first, autonomous team that values impact, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Sound like a challenge you’re excited to take on?

Apply now — and help us build the future of automation.

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

_ Our company language is English. _

You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n ().

_ Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future._

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 💸 – We offer fair and attractive pay.

• Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.

• Work/life balance 🏖️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:

• Health & wellness 🩺 –

• Future planning 💰 –

• Financial security 🛡️ –

• Career growth 📈 – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.

• A passionate team 🤩 – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!

• Remote-first 🌏 – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description.

• Giving back 🤝 – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.

• Transparency 🙏 – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang.

• An ambitious but kind culture 😍 – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94!

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