Accountant

Get to know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.

Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.

By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Will you join us?

Job description:

• Accounts Payable Operations: You help bring structure and reliability to invoice and payment processing, ensuring they are handled on time and with accuracy.

• Closing Support: You contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by maintaining accurate Accounts Payable and accruals.

• Collaboration: You work closely with Procurement, Logistics, and VAT teams to support smooth processes and compliant documentation.

• Process Improvement: You contribute ideas and solutions to make our Accounts Payable processes more efficient and future-ready.

• Compliance & Accuracy: You help enhance compliance, accuracy, and control in Accounts Payable processes.

• Subsidiary Support: You support our Icelandic entities in accounting operations, including areas such as inventory management.

• Stakeholder Management: You build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Requirements:

• Education & Qualification: You hold a degree in accounting or a related field; a professional certification (CPA, ACCA) is a plus.

• Experience: You have 2-4 years of accounting experience with solid AP expertise in an international environment.

• Technical Skills: You are familiar with purchase order management and three-way match (or similar) controls.

• ERP Knowledge: You have hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or a similar ERP system.

• Collaboration: You are a strong communicator in Icelandic and English with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work across functions and with external partners.

• Mindset: You are proactive, adaptable, and enjoy taking ownership.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 28 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Compensation: Fair base pay paired with a bonus on top – because your contributions matter.

• Monthly Allowance: A reimbursement to assist with lunch and commuting costs.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities:

• This position is based in Hellisheiði, Iceland and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.