What we offer
The upcoming merger of the infrastructure units in Marl and Wesseling into a new, independent company — SYNEQT GmbH — as of January 1, 2026, marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This transformation opens up outstanding opportunities for innovation and future-oriented growth. Join a dynamic organization of around 3,500 employees and actively shape the expansion and strengthening of our business for the years to come.
Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.
Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/why
Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Responsibilities
Accounting topics: Independent handling of specific accounting topics as well as assessment and coordination of ongoing business transactions in the general ledger
Financial statements: Preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, HGB, and EnWG
Accounting issues: Advising the operating units and Controlling on accounting issues
Projects: Participation in exciting projects with a focus on accounting, including internal and external transformation processes
Process development: Further development of internal procedures and processes
Contact person: Contact person for external and internal stakeholders, in particular for the auditor
Requirements
Education: Successfully completed university degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or similar qualification (e.g., certified public accountant)
Work experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in general ledger accounting or auditing
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS, HGB, and ideally EnWG
IT knowledge: Ideally, solid knowledge of SAP finance modules and confidence in using MS Office
Languages: Excellent written and spoken German and English
Strengths: Careful and conscientious way of working, even under high workloads, and a high degree of initiative
Personal skills: Hands-on mentality, strong communication skills, ability to work in a team
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Marc WernerCompany is
Evonik Operations GmbHSkills Required
- Successfully completed university degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or similar qualification
- At least 3 years of professional experience in general ledger accounting or auditing
- In-depth knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS, HGB, and ideally EnWG
- Solid knowledge of SAP finance modules and confidence in using MS Office
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
- Careful and conscientious way of working under high workloads
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
