Junior General Accounting Professional - GL (Temporary)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being and care

Flexible work options

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Junior General Accounting Professional in Kraków to join a two GL teams and one FA team environment. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and contribute to the month-end close with strong analytical focus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2–3 years of General Accounting experience, and proficiency with Oracle/SAP; office presence is required at least one day a week in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of General Accounting or GL experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and accounting analyses.
• Prepare financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) and related documents.

Skills

General accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliation

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Business English

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Junior General Accounting Professional - GL (Temporary)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled GL Accountant Specialist to join our dynamic finance team at Hitach Energy.

This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant and collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be joining a well‑structured team consisting of two GL teams and one FA team, with a total of 22 people. Our teams are split by countries and operate under the guidance of two Team Leaders, ensuring focused and efficient workflows.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for various accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliation, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing general accounting activities, completing specific month-end close tasks, and executing accounting analyses and reports as assigned. You will ensure the production of various financial reports, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, and supplementary forms such as split of cost based on destiny, foreign currency split, and reconciliation of tangible and intangible assets.

As a GL Accountant Specialist, you will prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions to current changes and general requirements. You will apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions, solving unusual issues as they arise. Close cooperation with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data) will be essential. Additionally, you will participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation, as well as manage group tools such as Trintech Close, SNOW, and SmartView rules.

This position requires working from the office at least one day a week, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team. If you are passionate about accounting and looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative company, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Perform general accounting activities.


• Complete specific month-end close tasks.


• Execute accounting analyses and reports as assigned.


• Ensure the production of reports (e.g., Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, supplementary forms).


• Prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions.


• Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions.


• Collaborate closely with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data).


• Participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.


• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in General Accounting or General Ledger accounting.


• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is preferred.


• Good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (functions, pivot tables).


• Proficient in business English.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives


• Well-being and care


• Paid and unpaid leave


• Flexible work options


• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.