Senior General Ledger Accountant – US GAAP & SOX

Jobtailor; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kraków seeks an experienced GL Accountant to manage journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting in line with US GAAP. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes internal controls, SOX compliance, and support for audits. You will analyse variances, maintain reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), Corporate Accounting, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and data quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in line with US GAAP, company policies, and accounting procedures.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Perform accounting activities covering accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances and discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are appropriately followed up and cleared.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements, including timely execution and documentation of assigned controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and explanations.
• Partner with business units and Finance stakeholders to address accounting queries and provide high-quality support.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, data quality, efficiency, and controls.
• Contribute to automation, standardization, system implementations, knowledge transfers, and other Finance transformation initiatives.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date process documentation and support special projects as required.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

US GAAP Compliance

Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel

Journal Entry Preparation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Kraków seeks an experienced GL Accountant to manage journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting in line with US GAAP. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes internal controls, SOX compliance, and support for audits. You will analyse variances, maintain reconciliations, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.