Accountant - Frankfurt, Germany
Job Description: Accountant (Frankfurt, Germany)
Position: Accountant
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Job Type: Full-time, on-site (No hybrid)
Reports to: Controller, Eastern Europe
Role Overview
The Accountant will play a key role in managing financial operations for certain Cogent’s entities, including Germany. This role involves day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, accounts payable management, VAT compliance, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting with monthly and annual closings. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will support the General Ledger and Accounts Payable team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Bank Posting & Reconciliation:
Post daily bank transactions and perform timely reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. - Accounts Payable:
Review, code, and post A/P invoices accurately and in line with company guidelines. - Customer Account Clearing & Billing Reconciliation:
Clear customer accounts and handle reconciliation requests related to billing discrepancies. - Prepayment Management:
Prepare and post prepayments in coordination with operational teams. - VAT Reporting:
Compile and submit VAT reports in compliance with local regulations and deadlines. - Statutory Accounting Packages:
Prepare and send monthly data packages to local statutory accounting services, ensuring compliance and timeliness. - Administrative & Operational Support:
Support finance-related administrative tasks as needed
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Vocational training or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in multinational company
- Basic knowledge of VAT law (UST-Recht).
- Understanding of German Commercial Code (HGB); knowledge of US-GAAP is an advantage.
- Expert knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Fluency in German and English, other European language “a plus”
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate initiative. Be service minded.
- Have experience with E.R.P (Navision preferably)
To apply for the Accountant position, please submit your resume and cover letter to このメールアドレスはスパムボットから保護されています。閲覧するにはJavaScriptを有効にする必要があります。.
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.