IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.

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The accounting specialist is expected to:

Tariff system tasks

• Monitors the recording of equipment usage time
• Tracks equipment-related costs and calculates equipment usage rate
• Calculate indicators and operational data
  

Inventory tasks

• Manages the fixed asset register: asset additions, disposals, equipment under construction, changes in locations, responsible persons, calendar, inventory labeling etc.
• Prepares inventory data for annual financial statements
  

Invoicing tasks
- Control rebilling of expenses (spin-offs, third parties)
- Issue internal and external invoices (contracts, services, events, use of equipment)
- Payment collection

Others

• Other activities within financial deparment: elaboration and maintenance of procedures and policies, support activities for tax compliance, prepare payment runs and bank transfers, support purchase invoice booking and others.
• Support the project office: audits, indicators and data for grant applications for equipment acquisition.

Required experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Cost allocation systems and tariff calculation
• Inventory management and control
• Customer billing and invoice collection
• Managing payments
• Financial and accounting ERPs

Deserible experience:

• Accounting departments of research and technology centers
• Developing policies and procedures
• NAVISION or comparable accounting ERP systems.
• Digital banking platforms.
• Supporting audits of publicly funded R&D projects.
• Working with scientific equipment costing or tariff systems.

Required training:

• Higher vocational qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Training in financial management of R&D projects (public funding).
• English level≥ B2 CEFR

Desirable training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management
• Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Entities (PGC-ESFL)
• General knowledge of compliance

Technical and professional requirements:
Technical and professional experience in the following processes and programmes:

• Accounting: practical knowledge of general accounting and basic knowledge of the Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Entities (PGC-ESFL).
• Cost accounting: knowledge of cost allocation and rate-calculation principles.
• Fixed assets: knowledge of fixed asset and inventory accounting and control.
• Invoicing and payments: knowledge of customer invoicing, collection and payment processes.
• Digital tools: proficiency in financial/accounting ERP systems and Excel, and ability to work with digital banking tools.
• R&D financial management: basic knowledge of the financial management of publicly funded R&D projects.

Required competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Planning and organisation.
• Methodical approach to work and data management.
• Clear communication and collaboration.

Desirable competencies

• Adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities.
• Initiative and continuous improvement.
• Ability to learn and keep professional knowledge up to date.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Contrato indefinido con cargo a la tasa de reposición para 2026 autorizada por la Consejería de Economía, Hacienda y Empleo de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Permanent contract under the 2026 replacement rate authorised by the Department of Economy, Finance and Employment of the Community of Madrid.