Staff Accountant Europe

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Job Description:

Team: Finance
Location: Europe or Asia time zone
Work Type: Full-time
Remote: Fully Remote
Reporting to: Head of FInance

About Hornet

Hornet is the world's leading queer tech company, providing a digital home for gay men to safely connect with each other — anytime, anywhere.

With over 100 million users worldwide, Hornet empowers the LGBTQ+ community through products including the Hornet app, Hornet Live, and HornetX. Our diverse global team brings together different perspectives, experiences, and incredible talent to build products that truly serve our community.

About the Role

Hornet is looking for a Staff Accountant – AP/AR/GL to own our day-to-day accounting operations as we scale. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a full-cycle role covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger in Xero — you'll be the primary owner of our books, not just one piece of them.

As a true business partner, you'll work closely with Data Analytics, Product and Customer Support teams to support profitable revenue growth and you'll support all teams with spend management and controls.

What You'll Do

AR and Revenue Accounting

Book App store and Payment Processors (PSP) revenue including revenue deferral schedules

  • Invoice and ensure timely collection of advertising revenue

  • Own initial and ongoing KYC and relationship with PSP.

AP and Spend Management

  • Process vendor invoices, execute payment runs, and maintain vendor records and compliance

  • Administer Spend Management program, enforcing approval and providing monthly reporting to teams

  • Track vendor contracts/subscriptions for renewals and propose cost optimization

GL, Month-End Close, and Reporting/Budgeting

  • Own journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations for month-end/quarter-end close

  • Prepare monthly financial statements including budget-to-actual variance analysis

  • Assist with annual audit, tax filings, and compliance documentation

What We're Looking For

Required

3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience (AP, AR, and GL/month-end close), ideally at a subscription-based or app-based consumer business

  • Solid technical accounting fundamentals both in US GAAP and IFRS (accounting graduate or qualified accountant)

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, lean environment where prompt support is key

  • Takes strong ownership of their own workstreams rather than waiting for direction

  • Wants to help shape process and controls, not just execute existing ones

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Xero, spend management tools and vendor/contract tracking tools

  • Exposure to KYC/compliance processes with payment processors, or prior work in a regulated fintech/payments-adjacent environment

Why Hornet

  • Help shape products used by millions worldwide.

  • Work with a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven global team.

  • Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote workplace.

  • Make a meaningful impact on LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

  • Grow alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they build.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Your resume (and/or Linkedin profile)

  • A few sentences telling us why you're interested in this role (optional, depending on the position)

Interview Process

  1. Manager People & Culture Interview

  2. Hiring Manager Interview

  3. Technical Interview

  4. Final Conversation with CEO

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Hornet is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We believe diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives create stronger teams, better products, and a more inclusive community.

We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. If you're excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.