GL Accountant

Bausch + Lomb; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Warsaw is seeking a GL Accountant to support the Shared Service Center, focusing on general ledger integrity and Record to Report processes across North Europe region.

You will oversee daily postings, monthly closes, reconciliations, and collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax and Treasury to ensure accurate financial reporting. English fluency required; SAP and PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Qualifications

• MA in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English required.
• PeopleSoft experience desirable.
• SAP experience desirable.
• ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily input of financial data into the general ledger with accuracy.
• Maintain a tight internal control framework.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries per standards.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts at month-end.
• Analyze balance sheet and income accounts for reporting.
• Support record to report processes and management reporting.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Tax, Treasury to integrate data.
• Assist audits with required ledger data and analyses.
• Develop and implement updated general ledger procedures.
• Create ad-hoc reports and process improvements.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Fluency in English

Education

MA in accounting, finance or relevant field

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

ERP systems experience

• Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

GL Accountant

Role Description

The Accountant will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial data within our Shared Service Center, primarily supporting the GL North Europe (UK, Nordics, Poland) region. Helping oversee a wide array of tasks associated with the general ledger and \'Record to Report\' functions. They will ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions, making significant contributions to the overall financial standing of the organization.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily input of financial data into the general ledger system, ensuring all entries are correct, complete and substantiated with appropriate details.
• Adhere to a tight control environment which abides by the company\'s previously defined internal control framework
• Prepare and post necessary general ledger journal entries, carefully verifying that all financial transactions recorded align with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account close procedures, making necessary accruals and adjustments to capture all financial activities within the correct accounting periods.
• Carry out rigorous reconciliations of all general ledger accounts as part of the month-end process, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies to ensure an accurate reflection of the company\'s financial position.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, deriving reports that give clear, concise, and understandable account analysis to support monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Facilitate the \'Record to Report\' process, providing detailed financial data and valuable input to the management reporting.
• Collaborate with different departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, and others, to integrate their financial data into the general ledger and streamline the financial recording process for added efficiency.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, providing all necessary general ledger data, account analyses, and financial reports.
• Develop and implement comprehensive and up-to-date general ledger procedures that improve accuracy, efficiency and that comply with company policies and GAAP.
• Develop ad-hoc reports and conduct special projects, such as financial data analysis, process improvements, policy reviews, etc., in an effort to improve the overall function of the general ledger department.

Qualifications

• MA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience
• Fluency in English required
• People Soft as nice to have
• SAP as nice to have
• ERP systems experience

Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an excellent Excel working knowledge

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