Accountant (Fixed-term contract) - Frankfurt, Germany

Company:

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Fixed-Term Contract Notice:

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide temporary coverage during an employee’s maternity leave and parental leave, including an appropriate handover and onboarding period. The employment is intended as a replacement hire for this temporary absence.

Fixed-term, August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027

Reports to: Controller, Eastern Europe

Job Info:

The Accountant will play a key role in managing financial operations for certain Cogent’s entities, including Germany. This role involves day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, accounts payable management, VAT compliance, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting with monthly and annual closings. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will support the General Ledger and Accounts Payable team.

Essential Job Functions:

Bank Posting & Reconciliation:

Post daily bank transactions and perform timely reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

Accounts Payable:

Review, code, and post A/P invoices accurately and in line with company guidelines.

Customer Account Clearing & Billing Reconciliation:

Clear customer accounts and handle reconciliation requests related to billing discrepancies.

Prepayment Management:

Prepare and post prepayments in coordination with operational teams.

VAT Reporting:

Compile and submit VAT reports in compliance with local regulations and deadlines.

Statutory Accounting Packages:

Prepare and send monthly data packages to local statutory accounting services, ensuring compliance and timeliness.

Administrative & Operational Support:

Support finance-related administrative tasks as needed

Minimum Job Requirements:

Vocational training or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in multinational company

Basic knowledge of VAT law (UST-Recht).

Understanding of German Commercial Code (HGB); knowledge of US-GAAP is an advantage.

Expert knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Fluency in German and English, other European language “a plus”

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Demonstrate initiative. Be service minded.

Have experience with E.R.P (Navision preferably)

Work Environment:

This is an in-office position, based in Frankfurt Germany.

To apply for the Accountant (fixed- term contract) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Candidates only. No recruiters, please.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer