General Ledger Specialist (m/f/d)

Bruker; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker in Warsaw is seeking a GL Specialist to join the finance team. You will manage general ledger processes, support month-end and year-end closings, and contribute to audit readiness.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of GL experience, a degree in accounting/finance, proficiency in SAP/S4HANA, advanced Excel skills, and English (B2) and German communication. This role offers growth within a global life sciences company.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of General Ledger experience required.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA/SKWP advantages).
• Very good command of English (B2) and German.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP/S4HANA ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end General Ledger processes.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare SOX Controls.
• Handle fixed assets accounting processes.
• Prepare VAT declarations in compliance with requirements.
• Maintain accuracy of General Ledger master data.
• Prepare financial reports for statutory and management reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Support standardization and optimization of accounting processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support financial decisions.
• Assist Team Lead and participate in ad-hoc improvements.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day accounting issues.
• Oversee end-to-end GL activities for assigned entities.
• Provide guidance and onboarding for new joiners; share best practices.

Skills

General Ledger

English (B2)

German

MS Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Job description

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

For more information, please visitwww.bruker.com

We are currently offering a new opportunity at the Bruker Global Business Services Center located in the very heart of Warsaw, Poland. Fuelled by a talented and dedicated workforce, GBS provides a broad range of business services for Bruker Corporation, including Finance, Human Resources, IT and Customer Services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Americas regions. Consider expanding your capabilities with Bruker and become an integral part of a continuously growing and dynamic team that delivers sustainable value for Bruker entities across the world.

We are seeking a GL Specialist (m/f/d) to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute significantly to our financial operations and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end General Ledger operational processes
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing activities
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Prepare SOX Controls
• Handle fixed assets accounting processes
• Prepare VAT declarations in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of General Ledger master data
• Prepare financial reports and support statutory and management reporting
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes
• Support standardization and optimization of accounting processes
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making
• Assist Team Lead and participate in ad-hoc and improvement projects
• Proactively identify and resolve day-to-day accounting issues
• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end GL activities for the assigned entities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Provide guidance, support, and knowledge transfer to team members, including onboarding new joiners, sharing best practices, issue resolution
• Act as a key point of contact and ensure consistent process execution for supporting entity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of General Ledger experience required (former experience with US GAAP is an advantage)
• Degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA / SKWP certification is an advantage)
• Very good cammand of English (minimum B2 level) and German
• Strong working knowledge of SAP / S4HANA ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills and strong MS Office proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work on and own initiatives
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to change
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and risk
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to elevate issues appropriately
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.