Staff Accountant (Portugal)

Reachdesk is a cutting edge B2B gift sending platform that allows companies to deliver e-gifts, gifts and bespoke merchandise that build deeper connections with customers, prospects and employees at the click of a button. We integrate seamlessly with sales and marketing tech stacks, enabling companies to deliver moments that matter at scale, globally, throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Working with some of the world’s leading brands, we're assembling a world-class global team across London, Lisbon and New York - and we're looking for our next Staff Accountant!

This role is remote, Portugal based, and the successful candidate must have good English language skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data entry and transaction recording: Inputting financial transactions into the accounting system, including sales, purchases, payroll, and expenses.

• Account reconciliation: Matching bank statements to corresponding accounting records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

• General ledger maintenance: Keeping the general ledger updated with accurate financial information, performing account reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Accounts receivable management: Tracking customer invoices and ensuring timely payments. Liaise with clients on queries and reconciliations

• Monthly/Year-end closing: Performing necessary accounting procedures to close the books at the end of each accounting period.

• Audit preparation: Gathering documentation and supporting information for external audits.

• Compliance with accounting standards: Ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP & IFRS) and practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts receivable preferred.

• Experience working at a global company with entities in the UK and US.

• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced MS Excel skills.

• Experience with Xero or Netsuite, and Salesforce.

• High attention to accuracy and detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

• Exceptional work ethic, with the discernible ability to “roll up your sleeves” and lead by example.

We believe that a diverse team will help us achieve our mission sooner and we’re actively seeking applications from candidates of all backgrounds.