What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at Flexport?
Build the programs to help Flexport grow
We are looking for a driven Accounting Analyst to join our EMEA Accounting team. If you are looking to further your career in Accounting as part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
The opportunity:
In this role you will be responsible for the monthly closing of books across European countries. You will review and reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, all to ensure complete, timely and accurate recording of transactions. You will be responsible for the regional Travel & Expenses program, by reviewing and approving current costs and analyzing obligations incurred. You will also own correct VAT accounting, assist in quarterly VAT filings and participate in annual financial statements audits.
Joining our team as an early member means that next to the day-to-day you will be part of improving our existing accounting processes to meet our scaling needs. We truly live the value “If you see something broken, fix it!”
You will:
- Ensure complete, timely and accurate recording of transactions
- Prepare monthly accounts reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries
- Assist with variance analysis
- Run the regional Travel & Expenses program
- Own correctness of transaction level VAT accounting
- Assist with VAT filings in 5 countries in Europe
- Assist with audit of statutory financial statements
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders within Europe, Asia and US
You should have:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent
- 1 - 2 years of practical accounting experience
- Excellent attention to details, prioritization and planning skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to solve and fix problems end-to-end
- Great interpersonal skills and team-player attitude
- Experience with ERP Oracle NetSuite or similar accounting software is a plus
Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience?
Don’t be! Many of us were once in your shoes.
Global trade is an infinitely fascinating but highly complex industry, where purchasing decisions are made every day rather than on an annually recurring basis. Don’t worry, you won’t need to become the world’s expert on ocean freight (we already hired that guy). We’ll look to you to apply your deep understanding of our key audiences, the funnel, and how to meet a digitally connected audience where they are.
It’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move this industry forward. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers.
