Accounting Specialist

Our fast-growing Technology startup sennder Italia is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our “Finance Team”. The role is based out of the Milan office and will report to the Head of Financial Statement and Tax. Do you want to help us shape the future of the logistics industry?

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

If you are passionate about taking yourself, sennder, and the logistics industry to the next level; if you are curious and eager to have an impact on how we reach our business goals, then you might be the one we are looking for. Where others see uncertainty, you see opportunities to learn and be proactive, by being a team player and understanding how your personal development matches the company’s growth.

The Accounting Specialist keeps accurate records of both accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring that invoices are bookkept accurately and in accordance with the service level defined with the outsourcer.

You will collaborate closely with Service “Amministrativo Partecipate di Poste Italiane” (outsourcer for bookkeeping activities), accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury departments.

sennder Italia, headquartered in the heart of Milan, is changing the way people think about logistics. We revolutionize road freight logistics by making it simpler, quicker, and more cost-efficient to move loads across Europe. We offer the best option for moving freight even to the largest companies by providing a network of technology-connected trucking companies. Shippers get real-time GPS tracking on all shipments, and business analytics to improve their supply chain.

sennder Italia is a Joint Venture between sennder GmbH and Poste Italiane. Our company blends the sennder GmbH innovative soul, focused on technology and digitalization, with the expertise and know-how of the largest distribution network in Italy: Poste Italiane.

**IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL**:

- Handle general ledger bookkeeping, monitoring the service level defined with the outsourcer and managing reconciliations;
- Reconcile cash and/or account balances as assigned with the purpose of maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices;
- Support the month-end closing (accruals) in collaboration with Poste Italiane and internal departments, ensuring respect of deadlines and making appropriate corrections and adjustment as required;
- Look for and provide solutions for accounting irregularities;
- Support the financial statements redaction;
- Assist external audit requests;
- Support the periodic fiscal obligations

**PREFERABLY YOU ARE**:

- 3 to 5 years experienced in a similar role;
- Highly knowledgeable in national and international accounting (focus on IFRS);
- Strongly proficient in double entry and reconciliations;
- Highly experienced in accounting processes;
- Structured, organized, able to prioritize, with a great attention to details and strong accuracy;
- Familiar with ERP systems (SAP is required);
- An advanced MS Office (Excel, Access, Power point), and databases user;
- Proactive and reliable.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**:

- A fast-growing company, transitioning from startup to scale-up, where your work will make an impact on our growth and lead to several career opportunities.
- An international team of 800+ people with 65+ nationalities spread across 7 country offices, with English as our company language.
- A structured feedback and review process for personal development. We also use “Objectives and Key Results” for company goals.
- A structured promotion process, providing everyone with fair and transparent career growth.
- Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager.
- Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in person (when allowed), through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers.
- When in office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits.
- Compliance with COVID-19 restrictions when required with remote interviews, onboarding, and working.

At sennder Italia we want to maximize individuals’ potential and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams. Learn more on our career site.