Accountant Specialist - Americas

Job Description

Established in 2017, Storyblok has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the global headless CMS landscape. Our vision is to “pioneer the future of content management, removing barriers between developer and marketing teams by offering an intuitive, scalable, and intelligent platform to deliver digital experiences from idea to success”.

Our team is made up of smart, passionate individuals who excel in their work. People who are comfortable taking on big ideas and figuring out the details along the way. With a dynamic team of over 220+ passionate individuals spanning 45+ countries, we're not just breaking boundaries; we're redefining them!

Our recent $80m Series C funding round, secured in June 2024, marked a crucial milestone for us. It has fueled our remarkable growth in the US market and accelerated our ongoing expansion and advancements across EMEA.

We're proud recipients of numerous awards, including recognition in G2's 2024 Best Software Awards. As a remote-first company, we have been officially recognized as one of the top 100 most flexible places to work, ranking #3 in the scale-up category as per Flexa Careers.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) 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, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

JOB SUMMARY
At Storyblok, our finance team is a critical driver of our global operations. As our Accountant Specialist, you will be a vital part of our end-to-end accounts receivable processes. You will ensure accurate and efficient accounts receivable management while navigating VAT and sales tax considerations for our European (Austria and UK) and US entities. Beyond accounts receivable, including dunning and invoicing, you’ll engage in general bookkeeping, financial reporting, and strategic projects that shape our financial future. Your expertise will directly support our mission to revolutionize content management and deliver exceptional experiences for mid-market and enterprise clients across our core EMEA and AMER markets.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including billing, managing payments and dunning, and handling customer requests and portals.
• Maintain a strong focus on VAT compliance and sales tax reporting for European and US entities, ensuring all tax regulations are met and properly documented.
• Perform ongoing bookkeeping, leading up to the preparation of monthly financial statements. Handle accrual accounting, amortizations, revenue recognition, and foreign currency valuation.
• Issue invoices, lead the dunning process, and manage customer and vendor form submissions.
• Coordinate, analyze, and evaluate balance sheet accounts, managing reconciliations, revenue recognition and provisions with accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements at year-end, contributing to audit readiness and overall financial compliance.
• Participate in financial projects to enhance and streamline processes, updating documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Understanding of foreign currency valuation and management of provisions
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting, amortizations and revenue recognition

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 setting with a focus on AR and VAT.
• Proficient in accounting software (NetSuite) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Strong understanding of VAT regulations and cross-border tax considerations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  
  

SKILLS

• Strong affinity with technology and software as well as first ERP (enterprise resource planning) experience (Netsuite, SAP, Dynamics)
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• International mindset and good English language skills

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

Storyblok has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a hiring environment in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued, irrespective of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, citizenship or any other characteristic. You can find more information about our privacy policy here.

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