Description

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 Accountant will support the General Ledger and Accounts Payable team.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Bank Posting & Reconciliation:
  • Accounts Payable:
  • Customer Account Clearing & Billing Reconciliation:
  • Prepayment Management:
  • VAT Reporting:
  • Statutory Accounting Packages:
  • Administrative & Operational Support:

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.

  • 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)

Accountant (Frankfurt, Germany)

Position: Accountant Location: Frankfurt, Germany Job Type: Full-time, on-site (No hybrid) Reports to: Controller, Eastern Europe

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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.