Accountant - Europe

Posted:
8/15/2024, 8:54:52 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Boston, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Remote

About Smartcat

Smartcat was founded in 2016 to help global enterprises create and manage their multilingual content. Today, Smartcat is the essential language AI platform for the global enterprise. 

Our client-tailored language AI turns content in any format into any language, from documents to videos to complex websites and software, making global operations simple for any corporate team. It also allows any user to create new content by tapping into a multilingual enterprise library. 

More than 1,000 global companies including 25% of the Fortune 500 trust Smartcat to communicate their innovations and ideas all over the world.

Smartcat’s vision is to realise a world where there is equal access to innovations and ideas. 

Smartcat is backed by Matrix Partners, FJ Labs, and other leading VC firms focusing on SaaS, marketplaces and AI. You might recognize names like HubSpot, Zendesk, Uber, Stripe, RigUp, and Quora in their portfolios. Despite the economic recession, Smartcat is growing at 150% YoY. It's well-funded and capital efficient, providing a unique combination of a hyper-growth environment with downside protection and the ability to think and plan long-term.

Mission

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant (middle/senior level) with a focus on bank accounting, accounts payable, expense management. Responsibilities include managing and reconciling bank accounts, processing payments, monitoring balances, and maintaining accurate accounts payable and expense records.

Your outcomes

  • Bank Account Management:
    • Maintain and reconcile multiple bank accounts (US and non US based).
    • Monitor daily bank transactions and ensure accuracy.
    • Track and manage bank balances to ensure sufficient funds for operations.
    • Prepare payment batches for approval.
    • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
    • Ensure all bank transactions are recorded accurately in the accounting system.
  • Assistance with Accounts Payable and Expense management:
    • Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices.
    • Review and verify invoices and payment requests.
    • Maintain vendor relationships and handle payment inquiries.
    • Ensure expenses are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies.
    • Help  in the preparation reports and analysis.
  • General Ledger and Reporting support:
    • Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
    • Post journal entries related to bank transactions, accounts payable, and expenses.
    • Conduct regular reviews and reconciliations of relevant general ledger accounts.
    • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
    • Support external auditors during audits.
    • Assist with other general accounting matters by request and capacity (fixed assets etc).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance
  • Good technical skills (excel proficient)
  • 3-5 years of experience in general accounting with a focus on bank accounting, accounts payable, and expense management
  • Flexible and quick learner
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Bank integration experience will be an advantage
  • Experience working with NetSuite will be an advantage
  • Nice to have experience working and providing services to entities overseas, including the USA
  • Fluency in English language

Why joining Smartcat might be your best move so far

  • Fully remote team
    We are a global team of 200+ enthusiastic people spread across 30+ countries. We have been fully remote since 2020, with some locations populated with more Smartcaters than others, such as Boston, NYC, SF, the Bay Area, London, and Lisbon.
  • Innovating a $50 Billion industry
    Smartcat’s innovative business model taps into this $50B language translation industry with a platform allowing enterprise end users to stop using traditional outsourcing and enjoy easy-to-use AI-powered SaaS that delivers immediate high-quality results at a fraction of the cost.
  • High impact role enabling innovation and inclusion in organizations
    You will enjoy building with us. You will drive changes in how an old-fashioned global language industry operates while improving how hundreds of thousands of people work and millions of people exchange knowledge and ideas worldwide. 
  • Join the rocketship to scale-up 10x and beyond together
    We are looking for someone to become an integral part of our team and play a crucial role in the most exciting part of our journey: transitioning from a post-Series C startup to a company exceeding $100M in ARR and $1B in valuation. Our journey isn’t for the faint of heart. We are growing at 130% YoY, thanks to our strong product-market fit and high-performing team, and plan to accelerate from here. 
  • Smartcat Culture: Where Diversity Meets High Performance
    At Smartcat, we are committed to building a culture that highlights respect and appreciation for each individual's unique background and perspective, while maintaining a strong focus on results and clear, honest and direct communication. We believe in welcoming everyone and fostering an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves at work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is steadfast, and we stand firmly against discrimination and harassment.

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