Finance and Accounting Specialist

GEA; Parma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading multinational employer in Italy seeks a Finance & Accounting Specialist to manage accounting operations and ensure financial compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing bookkeeping, supporting tax returns, and collaborating with departments. Candidates must have a diploma in accounting or a degree in economics, with proficiency in MS Office and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive full-time position offered.

Servizi

Training and development opportunities

Top Employer certified benefits

Employee empowerment programs

Competenze

• Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably in multinational or industrial settings.
• Strong expertise in managing general accounting activities including reconciliations.

Mansioni

• Manage general accounting activities: journal entries, bookkeeping, and fixed assets.
• Support month-end closing: account reconciliations and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with Italian tax regulations.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma in accounting or bachelor's degree in economics

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel, Word)

SAP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our team. The role involves managing general accounting operations and supporting financial compliance and reporting activities. You will collaborate with internal departments and external providers to ensure accurate bookkeeping and timely financial processes.

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage general accounting activities: journal entries, bookkeeping, and fixed assets
• Support month‑end closing: account reconciliations and accruals
• Supervise accounting processes handled by external providers (vendor master data, invoices, travel expenses, collections, payments, bank reconciliation)
• Ensure compliance with Italian tax regulations (VAT, withholding taxes)
• Assist in preparing tax returns: periodic VAT settlements, LIPE filings, annual VAT return
• Reconcile vendor aging and resolve discrepancies
• Contact debtors and send payment reminders (phone, email, PEC)
• Monitor collections and reconcile ledger accounts
• Prepare reports on outstanding balances and overdue payments
• Manage payment terms and credit checks for clients and orders

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Improve existing processes and support best practices in finance operations
• Provide accurate and timely reports to support decision‑making
• Act as a finance partner across corporate departments

Your Profile / Qualifications

• High school diploma in accounting and / or bachelor’s degree in economics
• Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably in multinational or industrial settings
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• English proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset

Bonus points if you have…

• Experience with SAP systems
• Hands‑on involvement in SAP deployment or roll‑out initiatives

GEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer confirming our commitment to employee well‑being, development and empowerment. Top Employers 2025: GEA reinforces position as one of Europe’s leading employers.

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Required Experience : IC

Key Skills: Cobol, Financial Services, Financial Concepts, Accounting, Banking, Cloud Computing, Securities Law, Middleware, Financial Analysis, CPT Coding, Epic, Financial Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1