General Accountant

Summary

Join Idera, Inc. as a General Accountant in Spain! This role requires a solid understanding of US technology firm accounting and reporting, including sales order processing, AP, AR, general ledger, taxes (especially VAT), and working with local providers. You will be responsible for various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate is highly dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple projects under pressure. Experience with Sage Intacct is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Bilingualism in Spanish and English is a must.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
• Proficient Excel
• Stellar communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Working with Sage Intacct Accounting Software
• Multi-lingual required – Spanish & English

Responsibilities

• Process and support the sales functions
• Prepare accounting related entries to registers, journals and logs
• Follow (and implement) accounting processes and policies
• Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry and payment including PO review and approvals and assisting with vendor interchanges
• Support accounts receivables activities (including collections) to ensure in accuracy and timeliness of receipts entries and collections
• Co-ordinate and perform banking functions and associated tasks with functional teams
• Regularly review, maintain and provide support for detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Research, understand and provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and co-ordinate annual filings with local providers
• Prepare and understand bridging differences between local GAAP and US GAAP trial balances and reports
• Other ad hoc projects and reports as required including CRM/ERP systems and integrations
• Revenue recognition understanding and related reporting and analysis
• Ensure VAT information is complete, VAT is calculated, processed and reported correctly
• AR & Collections: monitor overdue balances and follow up with customers
• Co-ordinate and process monthly payrolls, reporting and ensure respective taxes are filed and paid
• Payments: co-ordinate with Accounts Payable team
• Inter-company and loans – assist and co-ordinate, review schedules and assist with transactions
• Review and participate in month end processes, reviews and close reporting
• Month end: Process and reconcile accrued expenses
• Month end: update US Consolidated Schedules
• Audit: support and provide schedules when and if requested