Accounting Assistant

Balchem Corporation; Grimbergen; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Balchem Corporation is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join its Finance team in Grimbergen, Belgium. You will handle invoices, journals, month-end closures, VAT returns, and supplier/payable processing, working with ERP systems and Excel in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and at least five years of experience, with fluent Dutch and English and excellent organizational and communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; accurate financial data handling.

Responsabilités

• Process purchase invoices and financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare and post accounting journals and other entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare VAT returns and Intrastat declarations.
• Manage supplier payments and supplier accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable/payable balances.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
• Handle cash and cash equivalents.
• Perform general financial administration and ad hoc tasks.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Time management

Bilingual Dutch-English

Strong communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Excel

Description du poste

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as an Accounting Assistant. This role provides a supportive working environment, a high degree of responsibility, and the opportunity to work independently across a broad range of accounting and administrative activities. It is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys a dynamic and varied workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices and financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and post accounting journals and other financial entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and Intrastat declarations.
• Manage supplier payments and maintain supplier account records.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
• Manage cash and cash equivalent transactions.
• Perform general financial administration and other ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who meets the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge gained through at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with excellent planning, prioritization, and time management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to remain effective and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Varied responsibilities across multiple areas of finance and accounting.
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of key processes.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial activities within an international organization

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.