Financial Accountant

Mackin Talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackin Talent is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Dublin team for an 11-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on time-bound accounting and reporting activities, providing support for defined deliverables and liaising with cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

Key responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, variances, and improving close processes. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, US GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and flux explanations.
• Maintain documentation to support conclusions and controls.
• Assist process improvements like templates and checklists.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and resolve items.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed during the engagement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Our client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Dublin for an 11 month hybrid contract (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

This role will support time-bound accounting and reporting activities. The successful candidate will provide accounting support aligned to defined deliverables and timelines, while working with cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with financial reporting support, including variance analysis and flux explanations
• Maintain documentation to support accounting conclusions, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Support process improvement efforts (e.g., standardizing templates, enhancing close checklists, improving reconciliation quality)
• Partner with internal stakeholders to collect required inputs and resolve open items within agreed timelines
• Perform other accounting support tasks as assigned that are consistent with the temporary nature of the engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (e.g., corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination)
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and standard close processes (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and comfort working with large data sets
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate status clearly

• Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme
• Work laptop and phone
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays
• Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers