Accounting Associate
Blueground, Greece
Job Description
At Blueground, our vision is to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. For us, that means ensuring our guests have the peace of mind, flexibility amp; confidence they need to explore life’s latest adventure.
We’ve grown a lot since our founding in 2013, having raised more than $258m+ in funding, to date -- and that’s just the beginning. We’re now hosting guests in more than 9,000 homes in 25+ cities around the world (and growing!), with an aim to hit 50 cities by 2025.
Our vision comes to life through our ways of working. For our 800+ member team located across 15 countries, we’ve created a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity.
We believe our people should have the power to choose their preferred way to work. Depending on the role’s requirements, team members can choose to work full-time in one of our offices, work fully remote, or choose a hybrid model between the two.
We are driven by our core values. To our team, Time is our most important resource. Excellence isn’t simply a standard, but an exciting way to look at life. We Care deeply about our guests and colleagues. Our relationships are built around Transparency, which builds trust and improves communication.
We’re shaping the future of living, and we want you to be part of that journey.
We are looking for an ambitious Accounting Associate based in Athens to manage daily accounting tasks. The Accounting Associate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency of the company’s accounting records. By contributing to the overall efficient operation of the department and by helping the company be fully aware of its financial condition, this role can help the company make the right decisions and accomplish long-term success. The ideal candidate should be able to work comfortably with numbers and have great attention to detail.
Depending on the market that you will be assigned to, you will focus on some or all of the following.
What you will focus on:
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Update accounts payable, A/P master data, and perform reconciliations
- Ensure proper application of controls in A/P processes
- Process payments and match them against open items
- Review expenses, deferral, and accrual entries
- Issue invoices and ensure proper recording
- Assist in the monthly/annual preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other financial reports according to ELP and internal accounting guidelines
- Assist in assessing current processes in terms of efficiency
- Assist with other accounting projects and/or ad hoc projects
What we are looking for:
- BSc or Ba in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
- Successful basic experience coming from a similar position within an accounting firm or in the house accounting department
- Understanding of accounting principles and reporting practices
- Basic experience in establishing controls
- Fluency in English
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Numbers driven individual with analytical acumen
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software will be considered as a plus
Your benefits:
- Competitive salary amp; annual performance bonus
- Blueground Stock Option Plan
- Flexible paid time off
- Group Health Insurance program
- Enhanced parental leave
- Dynamic working environment with talented people
- Flexible work environment through our Blueground Nomads employee mobility program
- Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in LA and winter in Dubai!
At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
For more information on Blueground, visit us at www.theblueground.com. To keep up with Blueground news, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Tik Tok!