Accountant

Are you passionate about numbers, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in an international environment? Join our team and put your accounting expertise into practice while continuing to develop your skills. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of accounting activities, contribute to continuous improvement, and grow within an international organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and provide cover for other team members when needed.
• Contribute your expertise to cross-departmental projects.
• Use and further develop your skills in Excel and other tools, such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Investigate discrepancies and help identify practical solutions to accounting-related issues.

Main Requirements

• Commercial training, such as a Swiss commercial apprenticeship (KV), or a comparable qualification in business or accounting.
• Several years of professional experience in accounting and financial bookkeeping.
• A strong affinity for numbers and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, with an interest in continuously improving workflows and processes.
• The ability to work collaboratively and reliably in an international environment.
• Excellent written and spoken German and good English skills. If you would like to further develop your English, the AO Foundation supports employees through English language courses.
• A team-oriented personality who takes initiative, remains composed in challenging situations, and approaches colleagues and tasks with a positive attitude.