Client Accountant

Corporation Service Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 88,127 - 125,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and compensation package

Minimum 5 weeks holidays

Opportunities for internal and external training

Work-from-home option

Job summary

Corporation Service Company is seeking a Client Accountant to manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland. The role requires strong expertise in accounting and compliance with local legislation. You will collaborate with legal and tax advisors while preparing financial statements and reports.

The ideal candidate has a Swiss federal diploma and 5–8 years of pertinent experience. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for internal training, with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Switzerland, knowledgeable in financial statements and closing processes.
• Strong knowledge of SCO, IFRS, and US GAAP; able to prepare IFRS-based financial statements.
• Knowledge of English and German, spoken and written; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the accounting team as a subject matter expert.
• Manage financial administration for client companies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, handle taxes, VAT, and payroll.
• Collaborate with legal and tax advisors for compliance.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and manage intercompany transactions.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Analytical skills

Proactive

Organized

Team player

Education

Swiss federal diploma in Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Abacus

Viewpoint

Dr. Tax

Job description

Client Accountant

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Department: Corporate and Legal Solutions

Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid after probation

Hours: 40 hours per week (80‑100%), Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Act as the interface to the accounting team as a subject matter expert in accounting, tax and payroll administration.
• Independently manage financial administration for client companies in Switzerland.
• Prepare and review financial statements and handle taxes, VAT, and payroll for clients.
• Manage the closing process and create financial reports in line with Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO).
• Prepare and review reporting packages and cash‑flow statements according to Swiss CO (IFRS & US GAAP).
• Provide guidance on transition calculations from US GAAP/IFRS to SCO.
• Collaborate closely with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies.
• Support team heads and related members in complex issues and projects beyond fiduciary services, such as cross‑departmental initiatives.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Stay aware of developments within client structures to identify possible commercial opportunities.
• Participate in incorporation, restructuring and liquidation projects.
• Possibility to take on the role of administrative board member / managing officer for Swiss client mandates.

Your Profile

• Swiss federal diploma in Accounting/Fiduciary or Fiduciary Expert.
• Proven 5–8 years of experience in Switzerland and knowledge of all aspects of the financial statements and closing process.
• Strong knowledge of SCO.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP; able to prepare IFRS‑based financial statements and transition calculations to SCO.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken, written, and report writing); knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, Abacus, SAP, Viewpoint, and Dr. Tax.
• Analytical, proactive, organized, and a strong team player.
• Hands‑on and eager to learn.

Our Offer

• Interesting and varied work in a motivated team.
• Competitive pay and compensation package.
• Opportunity to help shape internal work processes across departments.
• Opportunity to work with various external experts in accounting, tax and payroll for our international clients with a view beyond the local fiduciary industry.
• Responsibility in cross‑team customer tasks and projects.
• Opportunities for internal and external training.
• Innovative working time models and flexible working hours, including possibility to work from home.
• Minimum 5 weeks holidays (depending on education & seniority).
• Compensation of overtime (in time and/or pay).