Staff Accountant

Summary

Join eyeo, a global company dedicated to transforming the internet into a trusted and accessible space. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the general ledger, processing payroll, and ensuring timely financial reporting. You will also contribute to various projects, including ERP optimization and process improvement initiatives. This position offers opportunities for career growth and development, with a focus on work-life balance and remote work flexibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or foreign degree equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with NetSuite a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business fluency in German and English (both written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger
• Assist with researching and resolving accounts receivable issues including determining collectability concerns
• Process and record payroll on a timely basis
• Ensure timely recording and payment of vendor payables and liabilities
• Prepare accurate month-end and quarter-end financial close activities within the required deadlines
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations
• Group consolidation: assist and improve accurate and timely financial reporting across subsidiaries
• Assist in the preparation and tie out of financial statements
• Assist with audit fieldwork
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation to improve process efficiency and consistency
• Assist in identifying risks and process gaps and developing and implementing solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in accounting practices
• Assist with quarterly VAT filings and ensure compliance with applicable local tax regulations
• Support ad-hoc projects as required, contributing to the success of the accounting team

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of international accounting standards, tax regulations (including VAT) and HGB is a plus

Benefits

• Work remotely or from one of our offices —we trust you to find what works best for you
• Full package of benefits* (health insurance, choice of hardware, paid vacation days, professional development and relocation budget, sabbatical leave, etc.)