Junior Staff Accountant - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

The Knot Worldwide; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knot Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant in Barcelona to support month-end close, GL maintenance, and audits. You will work with cross-functional teams and report to the Accounting Manager in a hybrid office setup.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Administration or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and advanced English. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is a plus as we scale our global operations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration and Management or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced English level both spoken and written.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• The ability to research and interpret basic accounting guidance.
• Experience with general ledgers and account reconciliations.
• Advanced skills with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
• The ability to work well in a high-growth work environment, where flexibility is key.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate while being concise.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting month-end close procedures, including monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, and preparation of journal entries in compliance with US GAAP & Spanish GAAP
• Maintain and monitor the Company’s general ledger (GL) and be responsible for obtaining supporting documentation for the GL activities
• Prepare fluctuation analysis for monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting
• Assist in preparing for financial audits and responding to queries from external auditors.
• Interact with various levels of staff and management across Accounting as well as other departments to obtain information, resolve issues and provide support on ad hoc projects, as needed
• Assist the Accounting Manager in creating validation procedures to support internal and external monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enforcement of company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support the Accounting Manager in improving and accelerating the current month-end close process to shorten the close timeline by Q2 2026

Skills

Advanced English

Accounting principles

General ledgers

Account reconciliations

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management or equivalent

Tools

Excel

NetSuite ERP

Coupa Procure to Pay

Google Suite

Job description

The Knot Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant in Barcelona to support month-end close, GL maintenance, and audits. You will work with cross-functional teams and report to the Accounting Manager in a hybrid office setup.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Administration or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and advanced English. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is a plus as we scale our global operations.