Assistant Accountant/Financial Accountant (12 Month FTC)
Proofpoint
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_We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
_We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._
_At Proofpoint we offer and value the following, “Good work life balance_ _”,_ _“Excellent Compensation and benefits” and most importantly a culture & colleagues that inspires people to do their best”_
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
The role will be a 12 Month FTC and will be Hybrid (3 days in the office)
The Role
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our fast-paced, high-performing international accounting team. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 18 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture.
This individual will be an integral part of the international accounting team with focus in European countries. This is a great opportunity that will allow for career growth as the Company continues to expand.
+ Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and roll-forward schedules
+ Prepare journal entries based on review of supporting reconciliations and schedules
+ General Ledger responsibilities including, but not limited to monthly Management reporting packages, Accounting for International Subs, Accruals, and other areas
+ Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses for management reporting
+ Coordinate with HR and local outsourcing firms to process international payroll, review monthly payroll reports
+ Support in the procure to pay process
+ Support in annual subs audits where applicable
+ Support team in finance SOX compliance activities
+ Assist in process improvement projects, including coordination with cross-functional teams
+ Deliver on any ad-hoc projects as necessary
Job Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree, emphasis in Accounting
+ Experience in general accounting experience in industry and/or a public accounting firm as well as in international subs; experience in international payroll a plus
+ Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of US GAAP
+ Strong proficiency in Excel, ability to organize and communicate effectively across various mediums with varying audiences
+ Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and prioritization skills
+ System ERP experience a plus, primarily D365
Our Benefits:
+ Competitive Salary
+ Company pension scheme
+ Company paid private medical insurance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Wellbeing days
+ Employee wellbeing programme
+ Commitment to personal development and career growth
+ 3 weeks “Working from anywhere” program
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!
_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers,_ _you'll_ _enjoy your career with us!_
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_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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