Senior Accountant

ST Engineering iDirect; Sint-Niklaas; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or bike

100% reimbursement of public transport

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Mobile phone + subscription

Free yearly flu vaccination

Job summary

A leading telecommunications technology provider is looking for a GL Accountant in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. You will be responsible for various accounting functions including journal entries and reconciliations while working in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will have a BA in accounting and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with SAP and accounting principles. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and reimbursement for public transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an accounting organization.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Experience in a fast-paced/high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage accounting system sub-ledgers and inventory accounting.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

BE-GAAP

IFRS

Project accounting

Multi-currency accounting

Education

BA/BS in accounting

Tools

SAP accounting system

Job description

GL Accountant

ST Engineering iDirect – St-Niklaas, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable customers to expand their business, differentiate services, and optimize satcom networks. Our innovation focuses on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, shaping the future of how the world connects. The GL Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for various general accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and participation in projects. Working for a fast‑paced, international company offers a full‑breadth accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly activities such as processing journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Manage specific accounting system sub‑ledgers and inventory accounting.
• Assist with documenting and updating processes and procedures (including Desk Level Procedures).
• Evaluate ways to leverage systems to improve existing processes and procedures.
• Assist with completion of internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an accounting organization and close activities.
• BA/BS in accounting and background in GL accounting.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle: purchasing, accounts payable, order management, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, inventory cycle.
• Knowledge of BE‑GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with SAP accounting system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fundamental and working knowledge of accounting principles and inventory accounting.
• Experience in a fast‑paced/high‑growth environment, able to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.

Nice to Have

• Project accounting experience.
• Multi‑currency accounting.
• Public audit and corporate accounting experience.

Offer

• Hybrid work environment – 2 days of homeworking.
• Company car and/or company bike.
• 100% reimbursement of public transportation.
• Group insurance & Health insurance.
• Meal vouchers & Ecocheques, Internet@home, mobile phone + subscription.
• Free yearly flu vaccination.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Telecommunications