VIE- Local Accountant

Alstom; Wien; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Austria is seeking a VIE – Local Accountant to manage accounting operations, validate documents, and support monthly closings. You will collaborate with Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Shared Services to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliant processes, and timely reconciliations.

The role emphasizes intercompany coordination, asset tracking, and working within an international, multicultural environment. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Validate accounting documents and monitor all accounting operations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

General accounting

Month-end closing

Intercompany transactions

Fixed assets

Payroll accounting

Taxation awareness

Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

ERP systems

English fluency

German a plus

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Multicultural environment

Education

Degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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VIE- Local Accountant

Date: 15 Oct 2026

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time VIE – Local Accountant in Austria we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your accounting expertise in a dynamic and innovative environment. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, contributing to the efficiency and compliance of our processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Shared Services), monitor accounting operations, and support financial reporting and analysis, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of validating accounting documents and monthly reconciliations but also coordinate inter-company invoices and oversee payroll-related accounting activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Validating accounting documents and monitoring all accounting operations
• Applying accounting techniques and Alstom standards to classify and record financial transactions
• Performing monthly reconciliation of main P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Carrying out analysis and making recommendations
• Managing overhead-related accruals and postings
• Coordinating inter-company invoices/recharges (ICS)
• Validating bank reconciliations, payment processing, and payroll control
• Following up on FCF1 reporting (payables, receivables)
• Handling depreciation journals, fixed assets monitoring, and insurance allocations
• Supporting internal audit files, tax pack reporting, and Teranga reporting

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Initial practical experience in accounting, finance, or audit (internships or previous assignments are an advantage)
• Interest in general accounting, month-end closing, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and payroll-related accounting
• Strong interest in taxation and willingness to develop knowledge of Austrian accounting and tax requirements (VAT, corporate tax)
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP or another ERP system is an advantage
• Fluent in English; German knowledge is an advantage but not mandatory
• Proactive, structured, and reliable, with a willingness to learn and take ownership
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders
• International mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards broader financial or leadership roles

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.