About this role
About Us <p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Roboto, sans-serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.</span></p><br><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Roboto, sans-serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.</span></p> About the team <span style="color:rgb(66,66,66);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">You will be reporting to the Head of Accounting.</span> Your mission Keeping figures accurate, ledger balances accurate, and financial transactions seamless—in Accounting, you ensure our daily financial engine runs smoothly. As an <strong>Accounting Specialist</strong>, you will own end-to-end bank accounting, manage payment runs, and handle vital reconciliations, serving as an integral bridge within the broader finance team Responsibilities <ul><li><strong>Bank Accounting & Reconciliations:</strong> Perform daily and month-end bank reconciliations against the general ledger (GL). Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete accuracy across all accounts.</li><li><strong>Payment Preparation & Operations:</strong> Execute end-to-end payment runs (vendor payments, intercompany transfers, and outgoing disbursements) via electronic banking portals, ensuring adherence to double-check controls and authorization frameworks.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable & Cash Matching:</strong> Collaborate with AP to clear outstanding balances, match open items, and reconcile payment clearing accounts to maintain precise sub-ledger and GL accuracy.</li><li><strong>Month-End Closing Support:</strong> Assist the accounting team during the month-end close by preparing cash schedules, posting standard ledger entries, and ensuring all bank activities are finalized on time.</li><li><strong>Process & System Enhancements:</strong> Support the optimization and automation of daily payment workflows, bank interfaces, and reconciliation procedures within our ERP system.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li><strong>Education & Entry:</strong> You have a degree in economics/accounting/finance and ideally have gained initial experience in treasury, banking, or finance.</li><li><strong>IT & Tools:</strong> You are proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); Netsuite or similar ERP knowledge is a plus.</li><li><strong>Analytical Skills:</strong> You have a strong understanding of numbers and work in a structured, reliable, and process-oriented manner.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> You are flexible, resilient, and interested in actively shaping digital solutions and treasury processes.</li><li><strong>Languages:</strong> English is required, German is highly preferred</li></ul><br><br>For further information please reach out to Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner via <a target="_blank" href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>.