Accounting Specialist

As the Accounting Specialist, you will be part of the Record-to-Report team (7 FTE) and run the accounting and reporting activities of Exact including our acquired companies. Together with your colleagues from other departments like Financial Control, Payroll and VAT, you are responsible for accurate financials with regards to Profit and Loss statements and the Balance Sheet. You prepare balance sheet analyses and assist with month-end close activities.

This = the job you are looking for

We are convinced that only together we can make a difference, so working closely together with the different finance teams is key. More detailed, you are responsible for (but not limited to):

• Perform monthly accounting tasks related to the month-end close process.
• Ensure compliance, quality of financial data, accurate and timely monthly reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet analysis and discuss the month results and deviations.
• Develop and improve internal policies and procedures and participate in improvement projects.
• You work with internal stakeholders in and outside the finance community.
• You prepare and review evidence for Internal and Annual audit requests and you provide evidence to Auditors and explain variances in evidence.

The Record-to-Report team is part of the Global Shared Service Center & Reporting organization. In this role, you will be reporting to the Team lead Accounting.

This = what you bring

For this role, we are looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in business economics, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline in combination. You could be a graduate or have up to 2 years of relevant working experience. Next to this:

• Interest in leading accounting principles (IFRS)
• Analytical skills, flexible attitude, pro-active and strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain internal relationships
• Skilled in Excel and have an interest in data analysis and new data tooling, familiarity with Power BI
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

This = what you get

At Exact, we value the balance between work and relaxation. You can work up a sweat in our own gym or take a break at the coffee bar. Empty your head and then tackle your daily tasks with renewed energy. And, of course, that's not all. As an Accounting Specialist, based on 32-40 hours per week, you can also count on:

• A salary package in line with your knowledge and experience and a 13th month.
• 27 holidays, up to 5 loyalty days (one for each year in service) and 3 giving back days on which you can do voluntary work
• An international work environment
• The possibility to work with the latest reporting tools (such as Power BI) that will allow you to execute automated analysis
• Colleagues who will challenge you and promise to sharpen your brain
• Meaningful training sessions that help you to fulfil your career potential; we foster a learning culture within our company and facilitate this by our Learning and Development department.
• Guidance from an experienced Team lead and colleagues who had their graduation in the past and are also willing to make it work together
• Hybrid working environment
• Our own fitness center with a personal trainer
• Weekly afternoon drinks at our bar Bits & Bytes
• The role is a perfect stepping-stone for further development.

This = our application procedure

Is there a match? Then you will have a first call with our Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner. The second step is a conversation with the Team lead Accounting and another finance colleague from the department. Afterwards, you have a meeting with the Manager Accounting & Control. A certificate of conduct (VOG) is required.

About Exact

Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects, and construction. This saves time and provides insight. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions, and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany already rely on Exact's software.

Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment and society is central to this.