General Ledger Specialist with German (m/f/d)

Bruker; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is expanding its finance team in Warsaw, Poland and seeks a GL Specialist (m/f/d) with German to join our Global Business Services Center. You will manage end-to-end general ledger processes, perform month- and year-end closings, and prepare VAT declarations, while collaborating with auditors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of GL experience, an accounting/finance degree, and strong English (B2) with German.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of General Ledger experience required (US GAAP experience is an advantage).
• Degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA / SKWP certification is an advantage).
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level) 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 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.

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.

Skills

General Ledger experience

English (B2)

German

Independent ownership

Organizational skills

Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/SKWP certification (advantage)

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) with German 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.