Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
We have more than 1800 colleagues in Poland, supporting our business in all global regions. Our Global Delivery Center (GDC) engineers in Krakow and Warsaw office collaborate on the design and delivery of local and global projects in the fields of engineering, design and construction. Our Global Business Services (GBS) specialists provide global support and expertise in the fields of Accounting, Procurement, IT, HR and Graphic Design.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
We have more than 1800 colleagues in Poland, supporting our business in all global regions. Our Global Delivery Center (GDC) engineers in Krakow and Warsaw office collaborate on the design and delivery of local and global projects in the fields of engineering, design and construction. Our Global Business Services (GBS) specialists provide global support and expertise in the fields of Accounting, Procurement, IT, HR and Graphic Design.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Senior General Ledger Accountant
Location: Kraków
Job ID: GLO0000MU
General Ledger Accountants are accountable for ensuring that business transactions are properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company’s accounting process. General Ledger Accountants are the owners of the financial statements for each separate entity, as well as consolidated statements for the entire company. The General Ledger is the central core of accounting information system that provides a complete record of financial transactions over the life of the company.
Key responsibilities of our Senior General Ledger Accountant include:
- Balance sheet account reconciliations preparation and review
- Preparation and review of journal entries and accruals
- Preparation and review of Prepaid Amortization Schedules and monthly amortization journal entries
- VAT/GST/HST reconciliations preparation and review
- US & EU entities tax package preparation and review
- Providing support for internal and external audits
- Performing financial statement reviews, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, relevant accounting requirements, internal controls
- Cooperation with other teams within GBS and Regional Teams
- Preparation and review of employee benefit schedules
- Payroll Gross to Net tie-outs preparation
- Global payroll tax analysis preparation and review
- Fixed Assets Register – recording and resolving issues with additions, retirements, disposals; posting depreciation charges
- Preparation and review of quarterly fixed assets reporting information
- Implementation of new solutions and tools
- Supporting less experienced members of the team in solving complicated accounting problems
Responsibilities may vary depending on region/entity
Qualifications:
- Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in general ledger or equivalent knowledge
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving mindset
- Very good teamwork skills and positive, proactive attitude
- English skills that allow to communicate well in everyday situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ERP accounting systems (Oracle preffered)
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Practical knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and controls
- Experience with US Global Organization
- ACCA course (completed or in progress) or equivalent
We offer:
- International working environment and unique companyculture
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Friendly atmosphere
- Possibility of participation in various projects/improvements
- Opportunity to support transition of accounting processes
- Full time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualification
- Benefits package including medical care, insurance,sport activities and other
- Flexible working hours (shorter Fridays)