Junior Finance Associate (Working Student) (f/m/x)

Who we are

We are the leading independent e-commerce logistics platform in Europe that provides scalable fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses and fast-growing D2C brands.

From warehousing, picking and packing, delivery, and returns management, we take care of the whole order fulfillment process for online shops.

By using our solution, retailers get access to a broad network of warehouses across Europe, which are all interconnected via our software.

This enables e-commerce retailers to manage their whole logistics with our powerful all-in-one tool, in the fastest and most efficient way possible.

As a result, merchants can improve their delivery speed, reduce logistics costs and optimize product availability.

As a scale-up company with several offices across Europe, we are always looking for talented team players who are eager to help us shape the future of e-commerce logistics;

and this is where you come into play.

Your Mission

We are looking for a Working Student (f / m / x) to join us part-time (20 hours per week) and support our Customer Invoicing & Partner Charging processes team in Berlin, Germany.

This is what you will do

You will be supporting the accounting function by :

• Posting sales and purchase invoices for our eight legal entities in our systems
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling bank statements
• Contributing to the month end-close and group consolidation processes
• Liaising with and supporting the Charging & Billing team during the monthly partner charging and customer invoicing processes.

This is what you will need to succeed

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Controlling
• Speaks, reads and writes English & German fluently; other European languages will be an advantage
• Interests in and previous exposure to bookkeeping and accounting are desired, and experience managing large datasets is valued in this role.
• The ideal candidate must have strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Google applications. Ideally some exposure to MS Dynamics or another financial ERP or standard accounting software.
• A self-driven individual with a can-do attitude, and you effectively communicate complex information.
• You are a quick learner, analytical, tech savvy, detail-oriented and can spot and correct minor details.
• You easily absorb and process information from multiple sources and are able to multi-task or change focus as necessary
• You are meticulous and confident with data processing and take pride in the accuracy and timeliness of your work
• You thrive in a fast-paced and challenging yet rewarding collegiate environment and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team

Location Preference :

Berlin

This is what is it in for you

Training budget. We care About Your development! At byrd, we are committed to the growth and well-being of our employees.

Every byrdie is granted an annual training budget that can be used for a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, pursue new areas of interest, or focus on your mental health, our training budget supports your journey.

Byrd’s Career Path : Join a company where you can grow! At byrd, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth.

We offer a clear career path that allows every byrdie to develop and advance within the company. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills, take on new responsibilities, or explore different roles, we support your career journey with ample opportunities for progression and personal development.

Gym membership package. We want our employees to be healthy, happy, and well-rested. Our work-related activities are diversified;

our movement is not. In order to create a balance, we offer gym memberships to colleagues in each of our entities, allowing them to keep active & maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Workcations. We know that flexibility to visit family, friends & new places is important, and days of annual leave are precious.

That’s why we offer colleagues the opportunity to work abroad (for a given period); allowing the good times to roll while your vacation time remains untouched.

• Annual public transport tickets. We offer annual public transportation tickets to employees based in Berlin & Vienna to compensate for the time they spend commuting and as an incentive to opt for the environmentally-friendly way of commuting to our offices.
• Flexible working. Colleagues based near one of our hubs (Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona) take advantage of our hybrid working approach (working 2 days a week from the office & up to 3 at home) while we offer fully remote work to colleagues based outside of these locations, but still within one of our entities.
• Tech pack and merch. We provide top-quality hardware that you need to help byrd move the needle. To top things off, we also provide lots of merch to our byrdies to keep us all swagged out.
• Regular team events. We are always happy to meet for team lunches or a small break to unwind and have a (virtual) cup of your favorite brew.

In addition, team-building and celebratory events are at the core of our social gatherings, bringing colleagues together to celebrate our achievements and growth.

Meaningful tasks. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on our company and our customers.

You will have an opportunity to work with a team of experienced and passionate professionals that care for you and your contributions to the team.

Last but not least, we are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

Should you wish to learn more about our company culture and our values, then feel free to check out our and our page.

byrd is a logistics start-up and we connect warehouses with e-commerce shops. This network helps to ship efficiently and to provide high quality services.