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Senior Accountant

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Shalion

6 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €35,000 - €45,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Shalion doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 🌍 An international team - Work with colleagues from 10+ nationalities.

  • 🚀 A dynamic and innovative environment - Be part of a high-performing team.

  • 🏢 Hybrid work model - 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.

  • 💡 Impactful work - Contribute to a challenging and innovative project.

  • 🎟 Flexible benefits - allocate part of your gross salary (pre-tax) to meal vouchers, transport allowance, and private healthcare at a preferential rate.

  • 🍏 Office perks - Fresh fruit and specialty coffee daily.

  • 💰Salary range: from 35,000€ to 45,000€ gross/yearly, according to experience and seniority.

  • 📄 Contract: Permanent

  • 📍 Great location - Office in Barcelona's Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in international or multi-entity/multi-

    currency environments.

  • Proven track record of executing month-end close independently: journal entries,

    accruals, reconciliations.

  • Strong knowledge of Spanish accounting standards (PGC) and intercompany accounting.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proactive in adopting AI tools within finance workflows.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills: you take clean books personally

  • Fluent in Spanish and English (working proficiency required for both)

Nice to have

  • US GAAP knowledge and experience with US tax compliance.

  • Experience in B2B SaaS, technology, data, or high-growth international companies.

  • Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) and deferred revenue in a subscription business

  • CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Experience with ERP implementations or finance transformation projects.

  • Knowledge of reporting and consolidation tools.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with expertise in financial consolidation, intercompany operations, and SaaS revenue recognition rules. This role will be the execution backbone of the accounting and admin function, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and owning the day-to-day bookkeeping accuracy, month-end close execution, and the integrity of transactional data across our legal entities in Spain and the US.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role for someone who takes pride in clean books, enjoys reconciling intercompany structures, and wants to grow inside a high-velocity SaaS finance team.

What you'll do

  • Manage the full accounting cycle for our legal entities in Spain and the US, including providing

  • Support during the consolidation process in a multi-currency environment.

  • Reconciliation of intercompany transactions, balances, and eliminations.

  • Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes: journal entries, payroll entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts as well as keep the fixed asset register.

  • Prepare supporting documentation and data packages for external auditors, tax advisors, and local accounting providers.

  • Prepare and file VAT returns (Spain) and support US sales tax filings.

  • Assist in the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.

  • Provide accurate data and reconciled inputs to support management reporting.

  • Monitor and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.

  • Support for ERP implementation and accounting system optimization initiatives.

About Shalion

Shalion is a retail analytics company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in providing data-driven insights to retailers. The company focuses on helping businesses optimize their operations and increase profitability through advanced analytics and AI solutions. With a team of experts in data engineering, AI, and finance, Shalion serves clients in the retail sector, offering a platform that transforms raw data into actionable intelligence.

Shalion's presence is centered in Barcelona, where its team works in a collaborative and innovative environment. The company values technical excellence and data-driven decision-making, making it an attractive option for international professionals with expertise in data engineering, AI, and finance. As a growing company, Shalion offers opportunities for career development and the chance to work on cutting-edge retail analytics solutions in a vibrant Spanish city.

Industry
Retail Analytics
Employees
100
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Based in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a vibrant international community.
  • Focus on retail analytics and AI, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge data and AI technologies.
  • Open roles include data platform engineering and AI engineering, indicating a strong technical focus.
  • The company's small size may offer greater impact and visibility for individual contributions.
  • Barcelona offers a high quality of life with a Mediterranean climate and a growing tech ecosystem.

In their own words

About the company & team

Shalion is a data and insights-driven company that serves world-class manufacturers and brands globally. Through our Digital Shelf Optimization, Retail Media, and Food Service Aggregators solutions, we provide innovative tools for e-commerce monitoring.

At Shalion, we empower brands to make smarter business decisions in eCommerce by delivering actionable data and insights on online product prices, availability, share of search, and more. We operate across 1000+ e-retailers in 60+ countries, serving industry giants such as Heineken, Lego, Danone, Nestlé, and JDE.

As a leader in data intelligence, we specialize in gathering, analyzing, and applying proprietary artificial intelligence to deliver relevant data and monitoring tools, helping our clients maximize their e-commerce performance.

Additional information

Shalion Data Services Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Location

Shalion · Barcelona

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