Cost Accountant

Here at Labster, we are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our finance team and to be based in Spain. The primary responsibility of the Cost Accountant will be Accounts Payable and employee reimbursements. The ideal candidate will have experience in Account Payables and Accounting (intangible assets and capitalized R&D), a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities. This position will report to the Finance Director and is an excellent opportunity to help lead an organization through a transformative time in the business. If gaining experience at a venture-capital-backed company whose mission is to empower the next generation of scientists excites you, read on!

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoicing and monitor/book accruals

• Process and book vendor payments

• Maintain and update vendor master data

• Lead vendor communication and alignment

• Process employee reimbursements and company credit cards

• Monitor, book and reconcile asset register (development projects and fixed assets)

• Take part of streamlining and optimizing our processes between R&D and finance

• Perform month end reconciliations and analysis

• Help with the annual audit process

• Monitor VAT and sales/use tax compliance in everyday operations

• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Competencies & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics or similar.

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable

• Critical Thinking and highly motivated

• NetSuite, Excel, and Google Sheets

• A plus if you have experience with working in multinational companies (various regulatory frameworks and foreign currencies)

• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics

• Strong communications skills and ability to work cross-functionally and with the senior leadership team

• Verbal and written fluency in English

• Proven track record of delivering on commitments, and working closely & effectively with peers and leaders outside of the Finance team

Why Labster

We are Labster. Creators of virtual science lab software that makes learning engaging, effective and accessible to as many students as possible. We exist to empower the next generation of scientists to change the world.

In the same way our technology empowers students, we thrive on an autonomous and innovative culture, ensuring that your work fits into your lifestyle.

We encourage individual expression, boldly challenge how it’s always been done, and foster learning, creativity, and growth. How you work is in your control, balanced by the comfort of access to like-minded, inspiring people, when you need it.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of making science accessible and engaging to the world’s future scientists

• Generous parental leave policy with a phased return to work program

• Work with flexibility

• Flexible vacation policy

• Learning budget for professional development

• Company-wide equity program

• Opportunities to travel and meet your colleagues from around the world!

• Access to free 1:1 therapy sessions and other mental health and wellbeing support tools through a membership with iFeel

• Opportunity to get involved with our Values in Action and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups!

Our commitment to all of you:

Labster is committed to select the best available candidate for every open position, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, marital status, ethnic origin, age, disability or geographical location. At the same time, we aim to provide all team members with the opportunity to develop long- term careers appropriate to their abilities and ambitions. Labster is also committed to ensuring that recruitment procedures are fair, objective, impartial, transparent, and are applied consistently.