Accountant, Associate 2

State Street; Kraków; On-site; PLN 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Private pension plan

Paid volunteer days

Diversity of well-being programs

Job summary

State Street in Kraków is seeking a Payments Operations Specialist to handle payments processing, prepare accounting documents, and maintain daily cash balances.

You will provide banking statements, assist with internal controls, monitor daily task delivery, and ensure timely communication with the manager. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and process improvements within a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking operations and payments processing.
• Knowledge of international payments/settlements beneficial.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to own problems and communicate with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform payments processes including payments preparation and daily cash balances.
• Provide banking statements and support internal controls.
• Monitor daily task delivery and report to manager.
• Maintain close contact with direct manager and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to service quality.

Skills

Banking ops

International payments

Time management

Leadership potential

English proficiency

Excel

Education

Finance or Accounting education

Tools

Donor Site

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Perform payments processes that include [but are not limited to]: payments preparation, accounting documents processing and preparation of daily cash balances.
• Providing banking statements
• Assisting in documentation and monitoring of internal controls,
• Monitor and confirm to direct manager completeness of daily tasks delivery at the end of each business day.

Key Responsibilities: Work Performance

• Perform payments processes that include [but are not limited to]: payments preparation, accounting documents processing and preparation of daily cash balances.
• Providing banking statements
• Assisting in documentation and monitoring of internal controls,
• Monitor and confirm to direct manager completeness of daily tasks delivery at the end of each business day.

Keep Service Quality

• Take responsibility for the quality of service to assigned clients
• Identify [and execute] process improvements.
• Identify issues and problems in service delivery and suggest necessary corrective action,

Manage Relationships

• Maintain close contact with direct manager, briefing him/her on all issues and problems both actual and potential
• Act as a source of technical expertise on State Street systems and applications including Donor Site software

Communication

• Ensure effective logging and resolution of enquiries and liaise with appropriate parties to resolve/ escalate queries / problems within agreed timescales [in agreement with direct manager, depending on situation try to resolve/escalate on own responsibility]
• Ensure that direct manager is kept aware of all issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given

Skills & Qualifications

• A background in banking, with knowledge and experience of working within an operations environment.
• Knowledge of international payments/settlements would be beneficial.
• An ability to adhere to multiple deadlines, with good time management and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment also the ability to lead and motivate a team of people.
• An innovative and structured approach to work, coupled with an ability to continuously identify and implement process improvements.
• A willingness to take ownership of problems and an ability to communicate with clients, and colleagues at all levels whilst being customer service focused.
• PC application knowledge and good Excel skill-set are necessary.
• Advance Language skills, written and verbal in English and country language if required.
• Attention to details is crucial.

Level Of Education

Finance or Accounting education

Previous Level Of Experience:

At least 3 years of Professional experience in accountancy/banking and/or other relevant according to company’s management assessment

Note: The role requires a minimum of three days per week working form the office

Minimum Salary

zł68,004 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

We Offer

• Permanent contract from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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