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Accounting Technician (Basque Country)

Remote, Bilbao·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

CEAR

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Our summary

Work mode
Remote (Bilbao)
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Hours
Monday to Friday
Languages
French, Basque
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree, preferably in Economic Sciences and/or Business Administration and Management (ADE) or a Vocational Training degree related to the same fields, complemented by a minimum of 3 years of professional experience (verifiable).

- Extensive knowledge of the PGC (General Accounting Plan) adapted to non-profit entities.

- Knowledge of the Spanish tax system.

- Knowledge of management and accounting software and data exploitation.

- 3 years of experience in a similar position.

- High experience in MS Office (with proficiency in Excel).

Nice to have

  • Commitment.
  • Adaptability to Change.
  • Teamwork.
  • Planning and organization.
  • Analytical skills
  • Relational and communication skills
  • Capacity for creativity and innovation
  • Negotiation and mediation skills

- Specialization or postgraduate degree in Financial and Cost Accounting.

- Having been part of CEAR as a volunteer or worker.

- Disability certificate of 33% or higher.

- Experience in the third sector.

- Languages: Basque, English and/or French C1.

- Training in Gender Equality.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 32 working days of annual vacation (proportional to the start date)
  • Social benefits from the CUIDA Program(R): a package of free or partially discounted services, focused on physical well-being, emotional health (psychology sessions, physiology, dental plan, nutritional counseling, among others); for employees and beneficiaries.
  • Remuneration according to salary scales and the Social Intervention Agreement of Bizkaia 

The role

Develop and consolidate the procedures for the Accounting, Tax, and Treasury area, guarantee processes and information systems, and monitor treasury; in order to guarantee the quality of the accounting and economic information of the different programs and of the Entity, reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, Tax, and Treasury at Headquarters or to the Territorial Economic-Administrative Manager of the Delegation, as applicable.

What you'll do

Analyze and review accounting accounts (balance sheet, analytical, balances, movements) as well as perform periodic and annual closings on the established dates

- Analyze and consolidate within the accounting scope the budgeting, reconciliations, and justification of state projects or the Delegation in collaboration with the Control, Budgeting, and Economic Justification area

- Manage and consolidate payment processes and the issuance of aid

- Facilitate the necessary information within the area for process analysis.

- Issue and/or manage the relevant invoices for the Entity

- Perform accounting entries, issuance of aid, payment of invoices and expenses, and preparation of documentation for project justification, when required.

- Collect and facilitate the necessary information and documentation in the accounting field, both for the correct justification of subsidies and for the filing of taxes, audits, and other obligations of the Entity

- Ensure correct communication between the Accounting area of Delegations and Headquarters.

- Maintain the Entity's interlocution with certain public bodies, companies, and bank offices

- Elaborate and implement procedures/improvements according to instructions from the Manager and/or Area Coordination.

- Participate in multidisciplinary teams proposed by the Entity.

- Design and monitor Quality Certification requirements in collaboration with the Manager and/or Area Coordination.

- Keep the area's tools updated within the accounting field.

- Attend to the demands of their managers to meet established objectives, if required.

How you'll work

  • Immediate start
  • Contract: Interim
  • Full-time
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00.
  • Workplace: Bilbao

About CEAR

CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado) is a Spanish NGO founded in 1979 that defends the right to asylum and supports refugees, stateless persons, and vulnerable migrants. It operates across Spain with reception centers, legal aid, and integration programs, and is a key participant in the Spanish asylum system.

Industry
Non-profit
Founded
1979
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 31 more
Website
cear.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • CEAR is a Spanish NGO with offices and reception centers across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Málaga.
  • The organization offers roles in legal aid, social intervention, and reception services, often requiring Spanish language proficiency.
  • CEAR participates in the Spanish asylum system, providing a meaningful work environment for those interested in refugee and migrant rights.
  • Job opportunities are listed on their careers site, with positions in various Spanish cities, and they emphasize equal opportunities in hiring.

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  • Code: 050/261111019/26_1485_S_00
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