Finance Accountant, GL

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Job Title

Finance Accountant, GL

Location(s)

Krakow, Poland - Hybrid

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced GL Finance Accountant to join our Krakow team.

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills and a collaborative mindset

Hybrid working model - Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3 days from office)

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting documentation
• Issuing and booking invoices, incl. non-standard sales invoices (intercompany recharges, etc.),
• Check invoices and their compliance according to the local/accounting standards,
• Prepare for approval diverse payments,
• Perform month- and year-end closings, balance sheet and profit and loss accounts reconciliation,
• Timely and accurate preparation and processing of accounting documents like accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred tax calculation, revenue recognition,
• Payroll processing and cooperation with payroll provider (internal and external)
• Load monthly SAP extracts into FCC consolidation
• Monthly Technical Close in SAP
• Monthly FCC templates required by Corporate
• Monthly Profit-in-Inventory (PIN) analysis
• Active participation in all accounting activities.
• Cash, and all related clearing accounts
• Inventory for Limited Risk Distributor (LRD) entities
• Demo instrument amortization
• Prepaids and Other ST Assets
• Fixed Assets, including Creation / Depreciation
• Reagent Rentals and amortization
• US GAAP lease accounting - real estate and automobiles
• Payroll, and related accruals
• GR/IR review and reserve
• Commission/Bonus accruals, with input from Corp or FP&A
• Deferred Revenue/Unbilled Receivables, including related clearing accounts
• Accruals, such as audit, travel (based on input from Travel team), professional services
• Intercompany, in conjunction with SME, including I/C loans and interest, and related clearing/suspense accounts
• OneSource accounting entries supplied by OS accounting/FP&A

Process improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support implementation of automation tools and system enhancements

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and contribute to control improvements.
• Internal External controls testing support

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Senior Accountants and other finance team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.
• Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

Preferred characteristics

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

What we offer:

• Private healthcare including dental care – MEDICOVER,

• Life and long-term disability insurance,

• MyBenefit Cafeteria system,

• Multisport Card,

• Social Fund Subsidies,

• Home Office allowance,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Referral awards,

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,

• Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.

Join our Team!

We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.

We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!