Junior Accountant

**Your challenge**:
The Jr Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of various financial reports, statements, and data in compliance with US GAAP and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX).
- Compile financial information to perform routine accounting processes such as general ledger entries and Balance Sheet account reconciliations as well as Profit & Loss variance analysis.
- Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by analysing information from the general ledger along with collaboration from department leads.
- Analyse financial information to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
- Prepare payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts and preparing quarterly calculations.
- Update daily cash schedules using bank statements used for cash reconciliation at end of month.
- Assist with the preparation of annual Profit Plan and miscellaneous projects.
- Prepare payroll journal entries
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Participate in the maintenance and oversight of company record keeping.

**Let's talk about you**:

- Can-do attitude is a must You thrive on assisting your colleagues and roll up your sleeves to meet deadlines and help keep the ship running full steam ahead.
- Associate degree in accounting or equivalent with degree in Business Administration or ADE.
- 1-3 years related accounting experience.
- Expert user of Sage 200, but experience on any other ERP accounting system is an asset. Advanced computer skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel.
- Exposure to general ledger accounting and financial statement reporting.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
- Customer Service - Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
- Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyses information skilfully. Develops alternative solutions.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
- Team player attitude with the ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented with outstanding levels of accuracy, while analysing complex financial information.
- Fluent in English, verbal and written is required; additional languages are a bonus
- Flexibility: No rigid nine-to-five mentality and able to switch between tasks at any moment

**Bonus points**:

- Industry experience within online gaming
- Start-up feeling, backed-up by the group

**Why choose us?**:
Carousel Group brings together a growing team of incredible talent across every discipline, powered by proprietary technology, AI-driven marketing tools and cutting-edge user experience design. We love sports, gaming & technology and are on a mission to build world-class products to enhance the sports and casino experience.

To help us achieve this dream we're looking for a superstar** Junior Accountant **to join our team and lead us on this journey. You will be located in Madrid or nearby working with talented colleagues in the United States, Malta, Canada and Argentina.

**Who is Carousel Group?**

Carousel Group is on an exciting and rapid growth trajectory. We grew our team over 100% during 2021 and are continuing to scale up across a number of key locations in North America and Europe. We have partnership deals in a number of US states and are now focussed on delivering the marketing, technology and operational expertise required to be a top-tier sports betting and iGaming operator in each state we launch in.

We take pride in our values, which are designed to benefit employees, customers, partners, community and our shareholders. We strive to provide long-term job security and exciting career paths for all of our employees and create a positive impact on the industry by respecting and nurturing regulation, responsible gaming and modern corporate social responsibilities to ultimately benefit our end-users.

With teams across the world we are a truly global and diverse company

**About us**:
If you’re ambitious and outgoing, like to work hard and play hard, and want to be part of a business with huge ambitions but be treated as a member of the family, then this is for you.

Aside from getting to work with the latest technology, and a team o