Assistant Accountant

Platform Science

Platform Science

Accounting & Finance
Leuven, Belgium
Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and a hands-on approach to work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to grow in their career and make an impact within a dynamic, international organization.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Prepare payments to vendors, ensuring segregation of duties for compliance.
  • Handle bank statement reconciliations, including payments to vendors and employees.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.
  • Assist in month-end closing activities and support senior finance and accounting colleagues with various tasks as needed.

Education and Experience

  • Ideally, you bring initial experience in accounting.
  • Fluent in English, Dutch and French.
  • Independent and self-motivated worker with a “can-do” mentality.
  • Strong integrity, high attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach.
  • Knowledge of European GAAP or familiarity with U.S. GAAP is a plus.
  • Experience in an international setting or working as a subsidiary of a U.S. company is preferred.

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • AD&D and life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits

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