Accountant – Financial Closing & Reporting

Giunti Psychometrics Italy; Firenze; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Giunti Psychometrics Italy is seeking an experienced accounting professional to ensure accurate monthly closings for Italian entities and the Holding company. This hands-on role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and collaboration with the Finance team in a hybrid Florence-based setting.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Economics/Finance, with solid general accounting and closing experience, and fluent Italian and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Hands-on experience in general accounting, GL, and monthly closings.
• Professional experience in financial controlling.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review accounting entries for monthly close, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Review general ledger accounts and reconcile balances.
• Contribute to monthly closings for Italian entities and holding company.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L and balance sheet).
• Ensure correct cost/revenue allocations and period-end accruals.
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve inconsistencies and improve ERP data quality.
• Provide financial reports and explain movements to stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls in the ERP system.

Skills

General accounting

GL management

Monthly closing

English

Italian

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Why This Role Matters

In this role at Giunti Psychometrics, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of our accounting records and the reliability of monthly financial closing activities for our Italian entities and Holding company. This is a hands-on accounting role, combining direct involvement in journal entries, reconciliations and closing adjustments with financial reporting and collaboration across the Finance team.

Role Highlights

Reporting Line: Senior Finance Manager

Team Management: None

Workplace Model: Hybrid

Location: Florence

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform and review accounting entries as part of the monthly closing process, including accruals, deferrals, adjusting journal entries and reclassifications;
• Review general ledger accounts, reconcile balances and investigate accounting discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records;
• Contribute directly to monthly closing activities for the Italian entities and Holding company, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely delivery;
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet reports;
• Review the correct accounting treatment and allocation of costs and revenues, including period-end accruals and revenue recognition;
• Work with the Finance and Accounting teams to identify, resolve and prevent accounting inconsistencies and improve the quality of financial data;
• Prepare financial reports and explain relevant accounting movements and balances to internal stakeholders;
• Provide accurate accounting inputs to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities, in collaboration with colleagues responsible for controlling;
• Contribute to improving accounting processes, internal controls and the reliability of data within the ERP system.

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Solid hands-on experience in general accounting, general ledger management and monthly closing activities, including direct preparation and review of adjusting entries, accruals and reclassifications;
• Professional experience in financial controlling;
• Good command of English, both written and spoken, and fluency in Italian.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Good level of Spanish

Beyond Technical Skills

We believe that technical expertise is only part of what makes a great team member. We are looking for someone who shares our values and brings a collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset to their work.

• Proactivity and Problem-Solving: You anticipate challenges, approach problems analytically, and take initiative in finding effective solutions;
• Planning and Ownership: You manage priorities effectively, take responsibility for your work, and deliver results with autonomy and accountability;
• Communication and Collaboration: You communicate clearly, listen actively, and enjoy working with colleagues across different functions and countries;
• Commitment to Excellence: You strive for quality, embrace feedback, and continuously look for ways to improve your work and develop your skills;
• Innovation and Adaptability: You are curious about emerging technologies, open to change, and motivated to explore new ideas and approaches;
• Empathy and Customer Focus: You understand different perspectives and keep users' and stakeholders' needs at the center of your decisions;
• Integrity and Social Responsibility: You act ethically, respect confidentiality and data protection, and recognize the impact of technology on people and society;
• Inclusion and Sustainability: You value diversity, contribute to an inclusive environment, and support responsible and sustainable solutions.

What We Offer

• An international and multidisciplinary environment;
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Florence.

Working at Giunti Psychometrics

At Giunti Psychometrics, we believe that psychological science can drive meaningful change.

Since 1950, we have been designing tools and solutions that support professionals in education, healthcare, business, and research. Our commitment goes beyond product development — we are building a global ecosystem that brings scientific rigor, ethical responsibility, and human insight together to help people grow, learn, and thrive.

From the early publication of one of the world's most reliable tools for assessing personality structure and mental health (MMPI), to a gold-standard instrument for measuring children's cognitive abilities (WISC), and by pioneering the digitalization of psychological assessment for institutions such as the Italian Army — our journey has always been based on scientific rigor and national relevance.

Our European expansion has been driven by a commitment to bring our online platform and top-tier psychological assessment tools to professionals across the continent. Through strategic partnerships and localized solutions, we continue to define the future of psychometrics across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central America with Gold Standard products.

This establishes us as the leading global player in psychometrics, while respecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of every region and market. Every step of our international growth and digital innovation is rooted in extensive psychometric expertise to empower professionals, helping them manage and enhance solutions for people's well-being and mental health.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Giunti Psychometrics is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, ask for more about requesting accommodations.