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)

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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.