Finance & Accounting Specialist

Finance & Accounting Specialist

Who we are

At Graphwise, we're helping organizations unlock the full value of their data in the age of AI.

Formed through the merger of Ontotext and Semantic Web Company, Graphwise combines decades of expertise in knowledge graphs, semantic technologies, and AI. Our platform helps enterprises transform fragmented data into connected, trusted knowledge that powers better decisions, smarter search, and more reliable AI solutions.

With a global team of 200+ professionals across Europe, North America, and APAC, we work on complex, meaningful challenges at the intersection of data, AI, and innovation.

If you're excited by cutting-edge technology, continuous learning, and solving real-world problems, you'll feel right at home at Graphwise.

About the role

We are looking for a Finance & Accounting Specialist to strengthen our Finance team as Graphwise continues to grow internationally. Reporting directly to the VP Finance, you will play an important role in maintaining strong accounting operations while helping us improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of our financial processes.

The role is primarily hands-on accounting, representing around 70–75% of the work, complemented by financial analysis, management reporting, process improvement, and project work. You will collaborate closely with the internal Finance team, colleagues across the business, and external accounting and tax partners, with the opportunity to gradually take ownership of key areas of our international finance operations.

What you’ll do

- Gradually take ownership of accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for our North American entity across the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, working with US-based colleagues and external accounting, payroll, and tax advisors.

- Coordinate accounts receivable and cash collection activities, partnering with Sales and internal stakeholders to maintain a healthy AR ledger and improve collection processes.

- Support monthly employee time tracking and labor cost allocations across projects and business lines.

- Perform intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet control reviews, and other activities that help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

- Support commercial and statutory requirements, including financial and vendor questionnaires for RFPs, national statistics filings, investor requests, and regulatory surveys.

- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate Finance workflows using Excel, modern finance tools, and AI/LLM applications.

- Partner with the VP Finance on financial analysis, forecasting, management reporting, and data summarization supporting management and investor decision-making.

- Contribute across broader accounting and finance activities as priorities evolve, including work across the P&L and Balance Sheet.

What makes a good candidate

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

- 3+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role, with a strong grasp of end-to-end accounting principles and IFRS requirements across P&L and Balance Sheet.

- Experience with day-to-day operational functionality of accounting software (Bulgarian and/ or international). QuickBooks knowledge is valuable, although not required.

- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, sorting; functions/ formulas (xlookup, sumifs, etc.); pivot tables, etc.; and openness to utilizing modern automation/AI tools.

- High self-drive, attention to detail, and a process-improvement mindset.

- Experience and passion about financial analysis, data-driven insight generation, data quality monitoring, financial data summarization & presentation.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including excellent time management, organization and communication skills.

- Proficiency in written and verbal English is required. German language skills are a plus.

- ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualifications are a plus but not mandatory.

What you will get

- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, knowledge graphs, and enterprise data.

- Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.

- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.

- Additional health insurance and well-being benefits.

- A collaborative, international environment with colleagues across Europe, North America, and APAC.

- Access to learning resources, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and opportunities for continuous professional growth.

- The chance to work alongside some of the leading experts in semantic technologies and AI.

- Team gatherings, company events, and opportunities to connect beyond day-to-day work.