General Ledger Accountant (w/m/div)

ITW; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Piemonte, Italy, seeks a seasoned accounting professional to own month-end and year-end closing for assigned entities. You will prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.

You will support tax compliance, US GAAP reporting, fixed asset and cost accounting for manufacturing, collaborate with tax advisors, auditors, and corporate finance, and drive process improvements to strengthen

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of professional accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Italian accounting standards, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary 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, and provisions.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including GR/IR and inventory-related balances.
• Review and analyze AR and AP aging, perform reconciliations, and follow up on reconciling items.
• Cost accounting and inventory valuation for manufacturing operations; perform variance analysis.
• Prepare accurate financial reports in accordance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Support tax and VAT compliance, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Coordinate year-end activities such as actuarial and pension provisions and transfer pricing adjustments.
• Identify and drive improvements to closing processes and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, or Business Informatics

Tools

SAP

Outlook

Excel

Excel VBA

Statistical software

Job description

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.