Introduction

NIRx Medical Technologies is the market leader in optical brain imaging for top universities, researchers & leading industry partners. We focus on innovations in the fields of the most advanced, user-friendly, and reliable fNIRS research solutions.

With a constantly growing, highly international team of 50+ dedicated professionals in Berlin (HQ), New York, and Orlando, we invent, design, and build cutting-edge neuroimaging instruments and software solutions. Together with our distributors, we consult and support leading life science researchers worldwide.

Tasks

You’ll take ownership of core accounting processes, ensure accuracy across our books, and contribute to an efficient and transparent month-end close process. You will take over existing accounting processes while also helping to develop and implement new ones as we continue to professionalise and scale our financial operations.

Tasks:

Accounting and Financial Administration

• Proper and timely bookkeeping of incoming and outgoing invoices in compliance with commercial and tax law.
• Review and process accounts payable and receivable transactions (including open item reconciliation).
• Support the setting up of weekly payment runs.
• Monitor receivables management and provide periodic inputs for the dunning process.
• Valuation and recording of fixed assets (asset accounting).

Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Closings:

• Support the Controller and Management with monthly and annual financial statements as well as other business evaluations.

Support Tax Reports and Declarations:

• In collaboration with our tax advisor, prepare the quarterly VAT returns and the EC Sales Lists (“ZM” for intra-community supplies).
• Review and clarify tax-related matters in cooperation with the external tax advisor and the tax office.

Account Reconciliation and support of Reporting:

• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy.
• Prepare business management evaluations (BWA) as well as cost and performance accounting reports.
• Support the management team with accurate and timely financial reports and analyses.

Profile

• You are a certified accounting/tax clerk with a solid understanding of bookkeeping and tax, have completed a commercial apprenticeship (e.g., Buchhalter, Finanzbuchhalter, Bilanzbuchhalter), or hold a degree in accounting.
• You bring 2–5 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• You are proficient in MS Office and have strong DATEV skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics (ERP) and MOSS (spending software) is a plus.
• You have experience in cost centre and cost unit accounting (desirable but not mandatory).
• You demonstrate a high level of discretion and a hands-on mentality.
• You have fluent German and solid English language skills.

We offer

Joining NIRx, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation & benefits package, with employee wellbeing in mind.
• To support leading scientists in advancing the understanding of the human mind and exploring new pathways for medicine to improve lives.
• A role with purpose, collaboration, and autonomy in an agile organisation with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and a shared-leadership culture.
• To work in a driven international team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues with a Make Things Better approach.
• An inspiring, stimulating, and flexible work environment with resources to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities.

Additional perks include:

• Flexible working times around core hours and a hybrid working model.
• Either a membership with Urban Sports Club or financial support for your public transport costs.
• Financial contribution to language learning (English or German).
• Formal training and certifications based on interest and company direction.
• A centrally located office in Berlin with excellent public transportation connectivity (located close to Humboldthain Park).
• Summer and Winter Parties.