Accounting Specialist

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KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accounting Specialist for our Austin office. This role will support our Finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. This is an ideal role for someone looking to start their accounting career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where learning and accuracy matter.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We passionately pursue sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

• Generate and send customer invoices accurately and on time
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
• Address and resolve billing discrepancies or client inquiries

• Record incoming payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card, etc.)
• Reconcile daily deposits and apply them to appropriate accounts
• Assist with proactive collection efforts and escalated as needed

• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy
• Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting
• Perform administrative tasks associated with set up and maintaining travel accounts

• Support month-end close activities (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations)
• Maintain accounting files and documentation for audit readiness
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and ad hoc projects as assigned

Other duties as assigned

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role
• Internship or co-op experience in a finance/accounting team (a plus but not required)
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or expense platforms (e.g., Quick Books, Acubiz, Egencia, Net Suite, SAP)
• Attention to detail with a knack for catching discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Interest in growing into a broader accounting or finance role

This position is office-based from the KOMPAN U.S. Headquarters in Austin, TX

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.