Accountant

Why We Need You?

To support our clients __- You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!

To complement our dynamic team __- You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.

To grow with us - Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.

Responsibilities

• Offering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.
• Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client's needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriate
• Interpret and present prospective client's month end financials to their
• Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including: bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insurance
• Researching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the months
• Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements
• Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments
• Cash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting Team
• Accomplish our organization's mission to help Swedish companies grow in U.S.

Technical Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of experience
• Must be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Good knowledge of GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language

Soft Skills

• Strong client presentation skills, ideally from a background as a consultant or advisor
• Client focused with an emphasis on relationship building to promote client retention
• Ability to prioritize efficiently and strong accountability for meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and analyze data
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges
• Collaborative, social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden

A Plus

• Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
• Knowledge of IFRS principles
• Business Central experience
• Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
• Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)

Salary range: $60,000-$80,000 based on experience