General Ledger Accountant (w/m/div)

ITW; Italia; In loco; EUR 44.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ITW in Italy seeks a senior accounting professional to lead month-end and year-end close for assigned entities. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting under Italian standards and US GAAP where applicable, coordinating with tax advisors.

The role requires strong Excel (incl. VBA), SAP proficiency, and experience with inventory valuation, cost accounting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial statements.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, or Business Informatics.
• At least 6 years of professional accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA is a plus.
• Proficiency with SAP, Outlook, and statistical software.
• Familiarity with Italian accounting standards, VAT, and reporting.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities; deadline-oriented.

Mansioni

• Act as the primary contact for finance processes for assigned entities.
• Own and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries including payroll, accruals, prepayments, provisions.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts (GR/IR, inventory, etc.).
• Review AR/AP aging, perform related reconciliations, and follow up on items.
• Conduct cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Prepare accurate financial reports per internal policies and standards.
• Support tax and VAT compliance including filings.
• Coordinate year-end actuarial, pension provisions, and transfer pricing adjustments.
• Identify improvements to closing processes and internal controls.

Conoscenze

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

VBA

Cost accounting

Deadline oriented

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics

Strumenti

SAP

Outlook

Statistical software

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Act as the primary point of contact for all finance-related processes for assigned entities.
• Own and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other closing adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including GR/IR, inventory-related accounts, and other key closing balances.
• Review and analyze AR and AP aging reports, perform related AR/AP accounting and reconciliations, and follow up on outstanding or reconciling items
• Perform accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, including cost accounting, inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), and variance analysis between standard and actual costs.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support tax and VAT compliance, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Coordinate year-end specific activities such as actuarial and pension provisions and transfer pricing adjustments.
• Identify and drive improvements to closing processes, internal controls, and efficiency.
  

Audit & Compliance

• Be the primary contact for external audits, prepare essential documentation, and facilitate audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements through regular monitoring and execution of controls.
  

Process Optimization

• Continuously improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.
  

Financial Reporting

• Handle US GAAP tax reporting, along with various period-end reports and ad hoc reporting.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with tax advisors, accounting providers, and Corporate Tax to determine deferred tax.
• Conduct statistical analysis, research, and support internal process optimization.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, or Business Informatics
• Experience: At least 6 years of professional experience in accounting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills (VBA is a plus) and proficiency with SAP, Outlook, and statistical software
• Familiarity with Italian accounting standards , VAT, and statutory reporting requirements
• Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy and analytical ability
• Work Style: Dependable, deadline-oriented, and organized
• Personal Qualities: Flexible, resilient, accountable, and eager to learn
• Languages: Fluent in English and Italian

Compensation Information:

The expected annual gross salary range for this position is between 44.000 and 58.000 EUR. The final offer will be determined based in the candidate´s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.