Senior Financial Accountant – Europe East (Audits)

Waters Corporation; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to manage end‑to‑end accounting for Europe East entities and own harmonized processes across the region. The role involves audits, intercompany work, and daily regional accounting activities, in a Vienna/ Wilmslow setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Finance/Accounting or a Certified Accountant, with SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of process improvement in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Certified Accountant.
• Solid experience in accounting roles, preferably within an international environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of any other European language (preferably Hungarian or Polish) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with BlackLine is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to use own initiative to improve existing processes.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills and the ability to build working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to grow and develop within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end US GAAP and statutory accounting responsibility for 1–2 legal entities within the Europe East region, including accruals, prepaids, local tax accounting, trial balance reviews, clearings, and reclassifications
• Primary point of contact for internal and external audits for the assigned entities
• Ownership of intercompany reconciliations across the entire Europe East region
• Execution of daily and monthly regional accounting activities, including fixed and demo asset management, recurring journal entries, P&L reviews, cost center control, T&E accounts, and stock count coordination
• Preparation and completion of BlackLine reconciliations for entities within the region
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Finance, AP, Tax, Country and Regional leadership) and external partners (EY, PwC, local tax authorities)
• Participation in and support of local, regional, and global finance projects, with opportunities to drive harmonization and efficiency

Skills

English fluency

SAP

Excel

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Finance

Certified Accountant

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

Waters Corporation seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to manage end‑to‑end accounting for Europe East entities and own harmonized processes across the region. The role involves audits, intercompany work, and daily regional accounting activities, in a Vienna/ Wilmslow setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Finance/Accounting or a Certified Accountant, with SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of process improvement in an international environment.