Location
EMEA;
Argentina;
Brazil;
Egypt;
Hungary;
Kenya;
Poland;
Portugal;
Romania;
Serbia;
South Africa;
Spain;
The Americas
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Finance
✨ One platform, a whole world of opportunity
Oyster is a global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and support talent anywhere.
ℹ️ This is a 12‑month fixed‑term employment contract.
Location: While this position is posted in a specific location, all of Oyster’s positions are fully remote and you can work from home. We require that you be based within +3 / -4 UTC.
The Role
Oyster is growing fast, and we are looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to drive day‑to‑day accounting operations, monthly reporting, and ERP processes. In this role, you’ll strengthen our finance function, ensure accurate financial reporting, and help scale efficient accounting practices across a dynamic, global organization. You’ll work closely with finance, operations, and business teams to streamline processes, provide actionable insights, and contribute to Oyster’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support PBC schedules for the annual group audit and assist with tax filings.
* Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide clear insights to support business decisions.
* Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, controls, and process improvements.
* Optimize month‑end and year‑end close processes for efficiency and accuracy.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders on ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows (e.G., reconciliations, reporting, close processes), leveraging ERP systems and tools.
Core Requirements
* 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a Senior Accountant role with ownership of key processes.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, formulas) and comfort with data analysis.
* Experience in a software/SaaS environment.
* Proven ability to thrive in a high‑growth, fast‑paced scale‑up environment.
* High attention to detail, strong logical thinking, and a problem‑solving mindset.
* Proactive, process‑oriented, and enthusiastic about leveraging systems and automation to improve workflows.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally and drive initiatives independently.
Bonus Points
* Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or similar, including workflow configuration and reporting.
* Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
* Exposure to multi‑currency accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or international tax compliance.
You'll also need
* A reliable home internet connection (or the ability to obtain one).
* Fluent English language skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oyster is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities and actively fosters an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, please email, and we will never ask for money as part of an interview process or job offer. If you receive a suspicious email about Oyster jobs or are directed to a site other than please report it via our Compliance and Ethics Helpline.
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