Purpose of Position
We’re Awin, a global affiliate network that connects customers with brands in over 180 countries. We operate in four main regions, US, Brazil, UK, and Germany. With the renovation of our marketing technology, we’re transforming our finance structure to operate with a more global approach which created the need for a new Junior Accountant. This could be a great role for you if you like to work with numbers, pays very close attention to small details, and enjoys working with teams from across the organization to provide our customers with tremendous service. We need someone in this job who understands accounting principles and has customer service experience. The Junior Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant and work closely with the members globally across the finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer customers questions such as invoice payment status, copy of invoice request, and statement of account requests
- Has an understanding of bank reconciliations
- Research unidentified cash receipts (unallocated cash) and coordinate with Account Managers/Campaign Assistants & Customers to ensure timely identification and application to customers’ invoices
- Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations ensuring our subledgers align with our general ledgers
- Assist with customer account closures by processing customer refunds
- Complete invoice clearing process and collaborate with the Publisher Payments team to pay publishers
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Assist in month-end close reporting, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations as related to Accounts Receivable
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and procedures
- Other ad hoc projects by request
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in speaking, reading & writing in English.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
- Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
- Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home.
- Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for a range of health, vision and dental treatments.
- Meal Vouchers: Daily support for your lunch expenses.
- Screen Working Glasses: We offer a subsidy towards the cost of glasses required for screen work.
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- 1-2 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
- Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
