[Remote] Accountant Specialist - Austra / Germany m/w/d

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Storyblok is a headless CMS that empowers marketers and developers to create structured and consistent content. They are looking for a forward-thinking Digital Accountant to join their Finance team, focusing on automation and technology in accounting processes while managing vendor relationships and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate vendor master data and manage the full vendor onboarding process
• Handle vendor requests, portals, and communications in a timely and professional manner
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing and procure-to-pay workflows
• Prepare and process payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Manage foreign currency payments and apply foreign currency valuation principles
• Maintain a strong understanding of provisions and payment terms across entities
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies proactively
• Coordinate and evaluate balance sheet accounts, managing reconciliations and provisions with accuracy
• Support monthly financial statement preparation through ongoing bookkeeping and accrual accounting
• Maintain a strong focus on VAT compliance across European and UK entities, ensuring all tax regulations are met and properly documented
• Handle accrual accounting, amortizations, and foreign currency valuation
• Assist in preparing and analyzing year-end financial statements, contributing to audit readiness and overall financial compliance
• Participate in finance projects to enhance and streamline processes, keeping documentation up to date
• Support and manage Yokoy and Zip credit card processes, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and reconciliation
• Act as a point of contact for employees on expense and credit card policy questions
• Drive process improvements and maintain documentation for credit card workflows
• Actively participate in and lead data-heavy, technology-focused accounting initiatives
• Work with AI and automation tools to streamline reconciliation, reporting, and compliance workflows
• Collaborate with the wider Finance and Engineering teams to evaluate and implement new financial tools
• Document processes and help train team members on updated systems and workflows

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a SaaS or international environment with a focus on AP and VAT
• Excellent knowledge of per diem and reimbursement regulations across multiple countries
• Working experience with bookkeeping, including payroll and/or business expenses
• Hands-on experience with AP, P2P, and business expense tools such as Yokoy, Concur, or Expensify
• Proficient in NetSuite and advanced Excel / Google Sheets
• Strong understanding of VAT regulations and cross-border tax considerations
• Strong affinity for technology and software; first ERP experience required (NetSuite, SAP, or Dynamics)
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Solid decision-making skills and the ability to assess multiple options and identify the best course of action
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• International mindset with strong English communication and writing skills; German is a strong plus
• Enjoys training and walking team members through processes and tools
• Good project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates AI literacy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and quality of work while applying sound judgment and critical thinking
• Austrian Bilanzbuchhalter qualification (or active willingness to obtain it) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor3)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs 3) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you9ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

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