Senior Accountant

sennder France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance department, playing a crucial role in providing financial insights and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position involves preparing financial statements, conducting analyses, and optimizing accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Join a rapidly growing team that values inclusivity and offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a transformative journey in the logistics industry!

Prestations

Commuter allowance

Home office benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Team events and company get-togethers

Mental wellbeing support

Competitive compensation package

Vibrant office environment with healthy snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and review account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Analyze revenues and expenses for accurate financial reporting.
• Support internal control and assist with external audit requests.

Connaissances

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Access

SQL

Oracle Financials Cloud

Description du poste

sennder is Europe's leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our About Us presentation.

We are a growing team looking for a Senior Accountant in the Finance department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Antwerp, Berlin, or Amsterdam office.

About the role:

The Senior Accountant position is integral to providing precise, timely, and actionable financial insights to our stakeholders. This role involves supporting financial reporting activities, conducting in-depth financial analyses, and contributing significantly to the creation of monthly financial statements.

Additionally, the Senior Accountant will oversee general ledger accounts while taking responsibility for designated departmental initiatives and projects. Success in this role requires exceptional communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive solution-focused mindset to overcome challenges and drive operational excellence aligned with industry best practices. In this role you will:

• Understand and apply accounting principles and policies and stay up to date with changes.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations in the month-end closing process.
• Prepare complex journal entries for the monthly financial statement close.
• Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis and report on variances.
• Proactively seek additional responsibilities as existing workload is optimized and automated.
• Support, document, monitor, and execute internal control.
• Assist with external audit requests.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments.
• Prepare reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly financial statement close schedule.
• Analyze accounting procedures, processes, and tasks, recommending and executing improvements to reduce redundancy, build efficiency, and increase productivity while ensuring compliance with company financial policies.
• Assist with the completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country-specific requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, MS Access, SQL, Oracle Financials Cloud, and other cloud-based Oracle solutions.
• Site Specific: Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Experience with business process optimization in an accounting environment.
• CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification (active or inactive from any jurisdiction).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives while taking accountability for work product.
• Ability to work within a team and liaise well across departments and functions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site.

• Fast growth scale-up with an international team of 1600 people, 74 nationalities spread across 20 European offices.
• Learning and development on the job and sennder onboarding academy and internal training.
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through regular team events and company get-togethers such as our highly anticipated sennder Summer Camp.
• We prioritize employee engagement and mental wellbeing by fostering a supportive environment through the Likeminded platform and conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys.
• Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues.
• Commuter allowance to assist employees with their daily travel expenses and a one-time home office benefit to ensure that you’re properly equipped wherever you work.
• Competitive compensation package including objective-based bonus, referral reward, and in some cases, virtual option plan.
• Vibrant offices complete with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to connect with your colleagues. Click here for a virtual tour and better yet, hope to see you soon!

We value passion and leadership and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

If you have any questions or need special accommodation, please reach out to us. As soon as you apply, your journey with sennder begins.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite