Senior GL Accountant

sennder; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

sennder is seeking a hands-on Senior GL Accountant for Poland to own the Polish entity's general ledger, month-end close, and statutory reporting. You will manage tax compliance, IFRS reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional finance teams to standardize processes.

The role requires 3–5 years of GL experience, IFRS/Polish GAAP proficiency, and ERP expertise (Oracle/NetSuite). English fluency is required; Polish is beneficial in a fast-growing European logistics group.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Polish GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with Polish VAT, Corporate Tax and other local taxes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Oracle and NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own core GL processes for the Polish entity, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and adjustments.
• Support Polish tax compliance and VAT/Corporate Tax calculations and filings.
• Assist in statutory reporting and local authorities submissions.
• Provide documentation for external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, and FP&A teams to ensure data integrity and % consistency.

Skills

General Ledger

IFRS

Polish GAAP

VAT & Tax

Month-end close

English fluency

ERP systems

Oracle

NetSuite

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.

We're looking for a hands-on and proactive Senior GL Accountant – Poland (Full-Cycle Accounting, Tax and IFRS) to join our General Ledger Accounting team. In this role, you will take ownership of accounting for the Polish entity, from GL accounting and month-end close to Polish statutory reporting, tax compliance and IFRS reporting.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will take ownership of core GL processes, contribute to statutory reporting obligations, and support the standardization and improvement of accounting practices as part of our wider finance transformation. The specific responsibilities will be defined by the GL Accounting Manager.

In This Role, You Will

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with IFRS and Polish GAAPs.
• Own the accounting work supporting Polish tax compliance, including VAT, Corporate Tax and other applicable local taxes. Prepare and reconcile tax calculations and supporting records, coordinate timely preparation and submission of returns with the responsible internal teams or external advisors, and investigate differences between tax records and the general ledger.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and adjustments.
• Prepare or support statutory financial statements and ensure timely and correct submissions to local authorities.
• Provide documentation and support for external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with other finance workstreams (AP, AR, FP&A, Treasury) to ensure consistency and completeness of financial data.
• Contribute to the implementation of standardized accounting processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the group.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting, including demonstrated hands-on responsibility for the full accounting cycle
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Polish GAAP; willingness to expand knowledge across various GAAPs.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and accounting for local taxes such as Polish VAT, Corporate Tax and other local taxes; ability to recognize complex matters that require specialist tax advice.
• Solid experience in month-end closings and statutory reporting processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with Oracle and NetSuite is a plus.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of key accounting areas.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

WHY CHOOSE SENNDER

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.

Dynamic Scale-Upsennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.

Put Your Stamp on the IndustryWe operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well-BeingWe make mental well-being and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just 'work'.

Your Growth, RewardedWe believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!

Vibrant WorkspacesOur offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.

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