About this Junior Accountant EMEA role at Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants to build a strong foundation in accounting through hands-on experience in an international business environment.
Accounts Payable will be a key focus of the role, with responsibility for supporting an accurate and efficient end-to-end AP process. At the same time, the Junior Accountant will gain broader accounting experience by supporting month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, bank accounting, general ledger activities, and other finance processes.
Working closely with the EMEA Finance team, colleagues across the business, and the US Finance team, this role offers the opportunity to develop practical accounting skills, gain experience with NetSuite, and gradually take on broader accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including coding invoices to the appropriate GL accounts, cost centers and departments.
Review invoices against purchase orders and resolve PO and invoice discrepancies together with Procurement, Operations and other internal stakeholders.
Prepare and process vendor payment batches in accordance with company approval procedures.
Act as a point of contact for vendors regarding invoices, payments, reconciliations and disputes.
Review AP balances and proactively investigate mismatches, outstanding items, refunds, credits and adjustments.
Maintain accurate vendor master data and support the vendor creation and change process in the ERP system.
Support the reconciliation of the AP subledger to the general ledger.
Help ensure invoices and payments are processed in accordance with internal controls and company policies.
Accounting & Month-End Close
Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
Prepare selected balance sheet reconciliations under the guidance of the Accounting Manager.
Assist with bank reconciliations and the recording and clearing of bank transactions.
Support month-end accruals and other recurring journal entries.
Assist with the reconciliation and analysis of Goods Received / Items Received Not Billed and other AP-related balance sheet accounts.
Investigate accounting differences and follow up on outstanding reconciling items.
Support the preparation of schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests.
Gain exposure to general ledger accounting and gradually take ownership of additional accounting activities as experience develops.
Systems & Process Improvement
Work primarily in NetSuite and other finance systems to maintain accurate accounting records.
Identify opportunities to improve and simplify AP and accounting processes.
Support improvements in financial workflows, controls and documentation.
Collaborate with the EMEA and US Finance teams to develop consistent and efficient accounting processes.
Participate in finance projects and other accounting activities based on business needs and individual development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Approximately 0–2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance or accounts payable. Relevant internships or working-student experience are also valued.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, the general ledger, balance sheet and income statement.
Interest in developing a career in accounting and willingness to learn through hands-on experience.
Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system is an advantage but not required.
Work Environment:
On-site at our Amsterdam headquarters in an office environment
What You Will Gain
This role is designed to provide a strong starting point for a career in accounting. You will gain hands-on experience across the accounting cycle while taking real responsibility within the EMEA Finance team.
You will have the opportunity to:
Build strong practical knowledge of Accounts Payable and general accounting.
Learn how month-end and quarter-end financial close processes work in practice.
Develop experience with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger accounting.
Work with NetSuite in an international finance environment.
Understand financial controls and processes within a multinational organization.
Work closely with experienced finance professionals in both EMEA and the US.
Take on broader accounting responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow.
We are looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn and ready to take ownership. You do not need to know everything from day one — what matters is having a solid accounting foundation, attention to detail, and the ambition to develop into a well-rounded accounting professional.
**Annual salary commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between EUR 38.000 and EUR 43.000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, long-term incentives, as well as benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
