Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Accounting Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a GL Accountant (f/m/d) as soon as possible. The position is temporary for two years as a parental leave cover.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Posting of bank statements and reconciliation of clearing accounts
  • Posting of accruals
  • Posting and reconciliation of retail business transactions
  • Preparation of account reconciliations and account clarifications
  • Reconciliation and monitoring of interface data from subledgers
  • Performing intercompany reconciliations
  • Calculation and posting of prepaid expenses and accrued items
  • Supporting monthly and annual financial statement preparation
  • Participation in process optimization projects
  • Contribution to finance-related projects
What you bring:
  • Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
  • Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA
  • Strong knowledge of HGB; IFRS knowledge is an advantage
  • Solid MS Office skills, especially Excel
  • Excellent English skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and quick process understanding
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new topics
  • Experience in finance-related projects
  • Independent, structured and reliable working style
  • High level of commitment, initiative, communication skills and teamwork ability
What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Job Details

Title
GL Accountant (m/f/d)
Area of activity
Finance
Location
Idstein (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professional
Start date
as soon as possible
Contract type
Limited

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HR specialists
recruiting@jack-wolfskin.com
Please note:
We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.
Please note: We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.