Senior Accountant

Build the programs to help Flexport grow

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Accountant to join our European Accounting Team in Amsterdam! If you’re excited about Flexport’s mission, skilled in bookkeeping, and eager to grow your accounting career in a fast-paced scale-up environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity:

• In this role, you’ll command the general ledger and become the go-to for all things accounting, partnering with our finance crew to keep us ahead of the curve. You bring sharp analytical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team setting. You’re no stranger to high-pressure environments, delivering results in a dynamic, international, and growth-driven organization. As an early joiner, you won’t just crunch numbers—you’ll help shape how we scale. We live by “If you see something broken, fix it,” and expect you to bring that hands-on mentality, a questioning mind, and a can-do vibe with you from Day 1.

You will:

• Own the Numbers: Ensure complete and timely execution of month-end and year-end close, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing accruals.
• Master the Flow: Manage intercompany reconciliations and settlements, and  collaborate across regions to ensure transactions hit the ERP accurately and on time.
• Lead the Change: Run independent discussions on monthly transactions, sparring with internal stakeholders inside and outside Finance.

• Dig Deep: Conduct variance analysis and turn financial data into actionable insights for our top management.
• Plan Big: Assist in crafting annual budgets, forecasts, and audit schedules.
• Mentor and Grow: Guide junior staff, providing training and support as needed.
• Break the Mold: Spot inefficiencies, pitch smarter processes, and watch your ideas transform how we work.

You should have: 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• 3+ years of accounting experience in private or public accounting
• Mastery of accounting software (NetSuite or similar), and advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and planning skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Stellar communication skills - written and verbal - with the ability to present financial data clearly and compellingly to any audience
• Fanatical levels of attention to detail, nothing slips past you
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is a plus

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a  thriving multinational environment 
• Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis 
• Commute expenses: Flexport will cover  home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam
• 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.
• Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport. 
• A defined pension contribution scheme
• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
• Hybrid work arrangements offer you the flexibility of working from home with the collaboration of in-office days
• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.