About this role
Company Description
Shiji is a global technology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring seamless operations for hoteliers day and night.
Built on the Shiji Platform—the only truly global hotel technology platform—Shiji’s cloud-based portfolio includes Property Management System, Point-of-Sale, guest engagement, distribution, payments, and data intelligence solutions for over 91,000 hotels worldwide, including the largest chains.
The best hotels run on Shiji—day and night.
We are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our team in Barcelona or Berlin, primarily responsible for the US entity and contributing to the accounting of other Americas entities as needed.
The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in accounting, including 3 years of hands-on experience with US GAAP. This role will support the general ledger accounting process and ensure compliance with local GAAP standards, reporting directly to the Director of Finance Operations.
Job Description
- Handle general ledger (GL) accounting for assigned entities within the Europe and Americas regions.
- Ensure financial statements comply with local GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in line with company deadlines.
- Prepare and schedule payments via ACH or wire transfer.
- Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and support external audits.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and tax advisors to maintain accurate financial records.
- Support tax filings, compliance, and other statutory reporting requirements for US and additional jurisdictions as assigned.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation in financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Work closely with the Americas and European GL Teams to ensure consistency and efficiency in accounting practices.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
- Experience with accounting systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is preferred.
- Experience supporting tax filings or statutory audits in the US is an advantage.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Additional Information
- An engaging and dynamic work environment with freedom and responsibility.
- An open culture where feedback and initiatives are always welcome.
- Full ownership of tasks and the ability to help shape the company’s future.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development within a global organization.
- Flexible working hours and a modern workplace in central Berlin.
- A balanced mix of office and remote work to support focus and collaboration.
- Regular company events and entertainment.