Accountant (Expertise in Swiss Accounting) (f/m/d)

Are you ready to shape and implement our financial and accounting processes to support our continued growth? To strengthen our team at deskbird, we are looking for an Accountant (Expertise in Swiss Accounting) who’s ready to scale the financial systems that power our journey. We want to build on your passion for finance, scalable accounting processes, and data management and implementation.

Daily Operations

• Participate in and review recurring accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, local VAT, and payroll accounting.
• Perform intercompany and general account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Act as the main point of contact for our external accounting consultant.
• Support the Head of Accounting and the CFO with both operational and strategic tasks.

Monthly and Annual Financial Statements

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Support the coordination and execution of the annual audit and external financing rounds.

Data Management

• Maintain vendor master data, including cost centers, ensuring accurate definition and control.
• Continuously improve the financial accounting data setup to enhance efficiency and scalability.

The scope of your responsibilities can expand based on your interests and qualifications.
Your workload will be at least 60%, with the option to take on more.

• Completed training as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent qualification.
• Solid knowledge of financial accounting and taxation under Swiss accounting and reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience with Swiss VAT and payroll accounting, ideally in an international environment.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a finance-related role, preferably within a start-up or scale-up setting.
• A self-driven and collaborative mindset, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

• Accelerate your career growth: Join Europe’s leading workplace management software company and unlock rapid professional development.
• Company-wide summit: Connect with the entire team at our annual summit, held in dynamic locations across Europe. Check out the video from our last company summit.
• “Bursts”: Collaborate with your team face-to-face through our in-person meeting support.
• Home office equipment: As a remote-first company, we support your home office setup with financial assistance to ensure you have everything you need.
• Co-working budget: Work from modern co-working spaces near you with our co-working budget.
• Learning and development: Invest in your future with a yearly development budget for coaching, certifications, and conferences.
• Cutting-edge technologies & autonomy: Enjoy high levels of autonomy, access to the latest tech, and a dynamic international work environment.

At deskbird, we empower companies worldwide to navigate the complexities of hybrid work. Our people-centric software enables employees to easily coordinate office schedules, book desks, and collaborate more effectively. For admins, we provide powerful insights and analytics to optimise office operations. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS startups, we are a remote-first team of diverse talent from 22 nationalities, with vibrant hubs in St. Gallen, Munich, Bucharest, Sofia, and Belgrade.

If our mission and this role resonate with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement. At deskbird, we value the unique perspectives and contributions that each individual brings. We believe in the potential for growth and the impact we can achieve together. Whether you see yourself as an 80% fit or more, your passion and enthusiasm are what truly matter. Take that step - let’s uncover your potential and shape the future together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognising that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our teams and strengthen our organisation. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, colour, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status.