Accounting Specialist - 6 Month Contract

Nexxiot is digitalizing freight asset management with technology that now oversees the world’s most extensive network of connected intermodal containers and railcars.

Clients gain access to unparalleled real-time data, which streamlines fleet management and automates logistics processes. Nexxiot devices, built for resilience, withstand extreme conditions and provide long-term, detailed insights into cargo events, including impacts, delays, safety and security incidents, and loading activities.

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Nexxiot’s influence extends globally. Our team, comprised of industry experts, operates from offices in Europe and North America and maintains a presence in a majority of depots, ports, and rail yards.

To learn more about how Nexxiot is leading the value generation for the rail industry, please visit www.nexxiot.com.

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Start Date: 01/01/2025

End Date: 31/06/2025

Workload: 100%

Work Location: Zurich, Switzerland

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist for a 6-month contract to join our dynamic team in Zurich. If you are a passionate and driven professional eager to contribute to a fast-growing, fast-paced scale-up environment, we would love to hear from you!

Your main areas of accountability:

• Manage accounts payables, and prepare payments.
• Manage accounts receivables, and ensure invoices are timely, accurate, and complete in accordance with the customer’s guidelines and expectations.
• Manage and reconcile bank statements, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries.
• Process, record, and review employee expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile intercompany account balances.
• Assist in controlling and reporting on expenses.
• Manage financial reporting and other accounting tasks.
• Assist with continuous process improvements.

Desired qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with accounting software and data entry.
• Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures (GAAP) including Swiss Code of Obligations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work within a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• MS Office and ERP knowledge.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, German is a plus.