Staff Accountant I

Fastems Systems GmbH; Krefeld; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastems Systems GmbH is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The role offers hands-on mentorship from the local Head of Finance and collaboration with our international finance team to support daily operations and month-end close.

The ideal candidate is a recent accounting graduate with a solid grounding in GAAP, proficient in Excel and Word, and eager to learn accounting software in a dynamic small-company environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; recent graduates welcome.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; willingness to learn accounting software.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Proactive and motivated to learn in a collaborative small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier AP invoices and AR invoicing.
• Monitor Aged Receivable reports and follow up on payments.
• Assist with month-end closing, GL journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support external audits, financial record keeping, and documentation.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve invoicing, expense, or vendor inquiries.
• Ensure HQ deadlines are met throughout the month/year.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Entry Level Staff Accountant to join our team. This position is ideal for a recent accounting graduate who is eager to learn and ready to put their academic knowledge into practice.

Working directly with our local Head of Finance and with our international finance team, you will receive hands-on mentorship while supporting daily financial operations, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.

Process supplier AP invoices and AR customer invoicing in a timely manner.

Monitor Aged Receivable reports and perform routine follow-ups to ensure timely payments.

Assist with Month-end closing procedures, GL journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Support the team with external audits, financial record keeping, and documentation.

Collaborate across departments to resolve invoicing, expense, or vendor inquiries and/or issues.

Ensure all HQ deadlines are met throughout the month/year.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Recent graduates encouraged to apply).

Solid understanding of basic GAAP principles and general accounting concepts.

Proficiency in Excel and Word, willingness to learn accounting software

Strong communication and multitasking skills

Proactive, curious, and motivated to learn in a collaborative small-company environment.