The Role

The Accountant is part of the Finance Department and focuses on high-volume transactional processes, including (but not limited to) accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The team consists of Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager (or Senior Accountant), this role is an integral part of the global accounting team. The Accountant is responsible for month-end close activities, financial analysis, reconciliations, and support during financial audits. The position offers exposure to multiple areas of Cision through reporting and analysis of actual financial results.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, and intercompany accounting, in line with close timelines
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing questions from reviewers and management in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including international accounting teams, FP&A, Legal, and external consultants, particularly in relation to flux analysis and ad-hoc support
• Prepare audit schedules and proactively respond to auditor queries, resolving audit issues as required
• Assist with footnote tie-outs for quarterly and year-end financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS
• Support statutory financial reporting and statutory audits

Essential Skills and Experience

• English proficiency (primary language for communication within the organisation)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP (preferred)
• Experience working in a global, decentralised environment (preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, target- and data-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks
• Team player with an interest in understanding business dynamics
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision
• Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling company financial information

What We Offer

Upon joining Cision, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, fully or partially funded by the company, including:

• Health Insurance
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
• Headspace

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.

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The Role

The Accountant is part of the Finance Department and focuses on high-volume transactional processes, including (but not limited to) accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. The team consists of Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager (or Senior Accountant), this role is an integral part of the global accounting team. The Accountant is responsible for month-end close activities, financial analysis, reconciliations, and support during financial audits. The position offers exposure to multiple areas of Cision through reporting and analysis of actual financial results.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, and intercompany accounting, in line with close timelines
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing questions from reviewers and management in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including international accounting teams, FP&A, Legal, and external consultants, particularly in relation to flux analysis and ad-hoc support
• Prepare audit schedules and proactively respond to auditor queries, resolving audit issues as required
• Assist with footnote tie-outs for quarterly and year-end financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS
• Support statutory financial reporting and statutory audits

Essential Skills and Experience

• English proficiency (primary language for communication within the organisation)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP (preferred)
• Experience working in a global, decentralised environment (preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, target- and data-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks
• Team player with an interest in understanding business dynamics
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision
• Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling company financial information

What We Offer

Upon joining Cision, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, fully or partially funded by the company, including:

• Health Insurance
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
• Headspace

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.

#LI-FR1 #LI-Hybrid

Why this role exists:

This role exists to keep Private Entrepreneur (PE/FOP) accounting accurate, compliant, and scalable — while leading a team that can support growth across locations without chaos. You’ll own standards, controls, and operations so the business can move fast with confidence.

What you’ll work on:

You’ll lead the PE Hub team, ensure compliance and reporting quality, launch workflows for new locations, and continuously improve processes (including automation).

What you’ll drive:

Team leadership & performance

• Lead the PE Hub team: workload distribution, performance oversight, forecasting resource needs.
• Define KPIs and PDP metrics; build development plans and knowledge-sharing routines.

Compliance & regulatory excellence

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulation changes across jurisdictions.
• Maintain team readiness through updates, internal guidance, and consistent standards.

Internal controls & service quality

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls over PE accounting operations.
• Provide a full spectrum of accounting services with accuracy and predictability.

Reporting

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of PE reporting approaches and outputs.

New locations & scaling

• Research new locations, set up workflows, and ensure documentation completeness and accuracy.
• Build scalable processes so expansion doesn’t break quality.

Process improvement & automation

• Continuously improve internal processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Identify automation opportunities and optimize workflows inside tools/systems.

What makes you a GR8 fit:

Must-have

• 5+ years in accounting/reporting, including supervision of PE activities (FOP/PE).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and PE-related regulations.
• Experience with internal controls and risk management in accounting/tax.
• Ability to manage audits (at least internal; external is a plus).
• Strong problem-solving under tight deadlines; high attention to detail.
• Experience improving processes and leveraging accounting systems/ERPs.
• English B1+; Ukrainian or Russian fluent.

Nice-to-have

• Experience supporting multiple jurisdictions / cross-border PE setups.

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you are checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan, or ordering takeout, MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies large and small, including 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting and finance team.  The Senior Accountant will be a key contributor to the monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports. This role will also be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the subsequent booking of all payroll-related journal entries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of managing complex accounting tasks. In this role, you will gain broad exposure to the Company’s full-cycle accounting processes and provide support for the Sr. Corporate Accounting Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to scale up in their accounting career.

What You'll Do:

• Execute monthly and quarterly accounting close tasks including preparing/reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc analyses of financial trends.
• Process payroll on a timely and accurate basis for all employees and book the related journal entries.
• Resolve any payroll-related issues and inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of various supporting schedules and analyses for internal financial and external financial statements, tax, and audits.
• Act as a mentor for junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and best practices.
• Assist with maintaining and scaling our accounting and reporting process.
• Support optimization and automation efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes.
• Collaborate and serve as a liaison to other departments on accounting matters, including but not limited to engineering, sales, IT, HR, marketing, etc.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and assignments as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years experience in audit with a mid to large size public accounting firm or 3-5 years experience with a small to mid size technology/software company.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with a proven track record of grit and determination to drive process improvements.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel (vlookup and pivot tables).
• Ability to work on a cross functional basis, build and nurture relationships across the organization.

A Plus if you have:

• Working knowledge of NetSuite.
• Experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting.
• CPA or on track to get your CPA.

Location -  Sofia, Bulgaria - Hybrid in office 1-2 days a week

What’s in it for you? 

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.

• At MariaDB we celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees because this drives innovation and success. MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
• MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.
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