General Ledger Specialist

MKS Instruments; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Training & development

Health insurance

Life insurance

Multisport card

Wellness programs

Annual vacation allowance

Christmas cards

Team events

Anniversary bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Poznań is seeking a General Ledger Specialist to join the European finance team in a hybrid role (8 days on site per month). You will maintain high accounting standards and collaborate with local and group finance teams across regions.

You will handle month-end closes, GL postings in SAP, support US GAAP reporting, and contribute to process harmonization. The role offers visibility, ownership, and opportunities to take on additional country scope within the EMEA organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; or completed commercial training with accounting focus.
• At least 4 years of General Ledger accounting experience in an international environment.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger accounting activities, including calculation, reconciliation, and posting of complex journal entries.
• Support Group Accounting with analyses and issue resolution.
• Contribute to implementation and maintenance of SOX controls and procedures.
• Participate in month-end closing and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with local and group auditors.
• Perform accounting postings and financial transactions in SAP.
• Improve processes and harmonize accounting across cluster companies.

Skills

General Ledger

MS Office

English

US GAAP

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Commercial accounting training

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are looking for our future General Ledger Specialist to work in our team based in Poznan (hybrid mode, 8 days on site per month) to work in our general ledger and European finance team. In this role you will collaborate closely with both local and group finance teams to maintain high accounting standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with local and international finance teams, you will support statutory and group reporting requirements while driving the harmonization and standardization of accounting processes. This role offers significant visibility, ownership, and long-term career growth, including the opportunity to gradually take responsibility for additional countries and expand your scope within the EMEA finance organization.

You will make an impact through:

• General Ledger accounting activities, including the calculation, reconciliation, and posting of complex journal entries.
• Support Group Accounting with accounting analyses and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of SOX controls and procedures.
• Participation in the month-end closing process and in the preparation of the annual financial statements of the company,
• Close collaboration with local country auditors and group auditors.
• Performing accounting postings and financial transactions in SAP.
• Improve existing processes, harmonize accounting processes across cluster companies, and implement best-practice approaches.

What will you bring to our group:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; alternatively, completed commercial training with a focus on accounting
• At least 4 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting within an international business environment
• Good knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Good knowledge of SAP; experience with Oracle would be considered an advantage
• You communicate confidently and effectively in English; knowledge of Italian/Turkish would be an asset, but is not required
• Knowledge of US GAAP and group reporting requirements
• Experience with local GAAP accounting requirements, particularly Italian and/or Turkish statutory accounting, would be a strong advantage
• You have excellent communication skills and you are a great team player.

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation. Enjoy a fair and transparent salary structure and an annual bonus. We will share all the details with you before the first interview.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance. Benefit from flexible working hours (starting between 6 and 10) and a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office).
• Professional Growth & Development. Take your career to the next level with our Internal Training Center and online Language Courses in the office.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. We foster an environment where your ideas matter.
• Health & Well-being. We care about your health! Access private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport Card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
• Extra Perks & Benefits. Enjoy a yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team-building activities, and annual company events.
• Recognition & Rewards. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed. We offer an anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.

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