Financial Accountant

Swave Photonics; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial records. You will record transactions, handle accounts payable and expenses, and support monthly closings while coordinating VAT filings and audits.

The role requires a strong grasp of financial processes, attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software. You will work across Belgian and US systems to maintain data flow and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy, Finance, or Business Economics.
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role.
• Solid grasp of bookkeeping and account management.
• Proficient with accounting software and able to troubleshoot issues.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping activities.
• Accurately record financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Manage accounts payable, employee expenses, bank transactions, and payment processing.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support monthly and annual closing activities.
• Support VAT filings, payroll tax administration, statutory reporting, and external audits.
• Oversee Belgian and US accounting software and maintain seamless data flow.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Accounts payable/receivable

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accountancy/Finance/Business Economics

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping activities
• Accurately record financial transactions in the accounting system
• Manage accounts payable, employee expenses, bank transactions, and payment processing
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support monthly and annual closing activities
• Support VAT filings, payroll tax administration, statutory reporting, and external audits
• Oversee Belgian and US accounting software and maintain seamless data flow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy, Finance, or Business Economics
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role
• Solid grasp of financial processes, bookkeeping, and account management
• Proficient with accounting software
• Comfortable troubleshooting technical issues
• Keen eye for detail