Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Join our dynamic team as a Financial Accountant. We strive to be the leading platform in Europe for luxury villas and vacation rentals. We work with the most beautiful accommodations and offer our clients exceptional and personalized service. We are expanding our team and looking for a Financial Specialist who will take ownership of accounting and reporting processes, ensuring standardized financial operations across both our group and local practices, particularly Italy. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Sales, Operations, and group accounting teams to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Your contributions will be key to optimizing our financial operations and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities Managing the financial administration, including invoicing, processing bank transactions, debtor and creditor management and transaction processing in ExactOnline; Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and liaise with local advisors and auditors. Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and support transfer pricing documentation. Coordinate local tax filings and support year-end audit and compliance requirements Reconcile intercompany and suspense accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Support month-end closing activities through journal entries, reconciliations and reporting. Work closely with HQ finance team to support group consolidation, reporting and forecasting. Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with local regulations, as well as standard group practices. Support payroll, expense reimbursement, and local treasury processes in coordination with HR and external providers Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, as well as finance and accounts colleagues in different origin. Act as a focal point for all financial inquiries and provide support in resolving finance- related issues. Assist with cross-functional finance projects aimed at process optimization and automation. Provide backup support to other finance team members during absence or peak periods. Required skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field. 2+ years of hands-on experience in financial administration, such as bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, reporting and forecast. Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations (especially European VAT), and reconciliation practices. Proficiency with accounting and reporting Saas applications (e.g., Exact Online, Basecone), and Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of financial data accurately. Effective time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams is essential. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to read and speak Italian is a plus. Competencies: Able to work in a structured, accurate and timely manner. Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Accustomed in using diverse SaaS applications effectively and resolving technical issues independently. Able to identify issues proactively and resolve them effectively. Able to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity. Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Enjoy learning new things and in a fast manner. Why work with us? Career Opportunities: Become part of a growing team with room for development, training and growth. Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-growing company where new ideas are valued. Luxury Travel Sector: Help create unique, high-end experiences for our customers. Team Spirit: Work with a driven team and support from experienced leaders. Are you improvement-focused, enthusiastic and ready to be part of a growing team in the luxury travel sector? We would love to hear from you! Department Non-tech roles Role Customer Support Locations Ukraine Remote status Fully Remote Ukraine About Blackbird Lab Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, and a co-working office model. Being in this craft for more than 8 years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.