EMEA Senior GL Accountant — Close, Reconciliations & Controls

Fortive; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive is seeking an Accounting Associate to support the EMEA SSC team with monthly closing, reconciliations, and control activities across multiple European entities. You will handle standard and non-standard journal postings, accruals, payroll entries, and provide accurate documentation for auditors.

The role requires 4–6 years' accounting experience in international settings, proficiency with SAP and Excel, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Accounting associate or bachelor’s degree; ACCA/CPA asset.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience in international/US organizations.
• Experience with month-end reporting and reconciliations for European entities.
• Knowledge of US GAAP in listed international companies (EMEA).
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, able to switch between tactical and strategic tasks.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong data accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close for several countries, including journal postings and accruals.
• Maintain and present monthly balance sheet reconciliations and flux to management and auditors.
• Coordinate internal and external audits for assigned entities.
• Review FX revaluations and FX exposures and related month-end impacts.
• Prepare local statutory financial statements and tax packs; support audits.
• Drive improvements to financial processes through standardization, automation, and quality.
• Support SOX controls and related field work as SME.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects; system upgrades and controls testing.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortive is seeking an Accounting Associate to support the EMEA SSC team with monthly closing, reconciliations, and control activities across multiple European entities. You will handle standard and non-standard journal postings, accruals, payroll entries, and provide accurate documentation for auditors.

The role requires 4–6 years' accounting experience in international settings, proficiency with SAP and Excel, and fluency in English.