Senior GL Accountant

Perrigo Company plc; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 169,635 - 254,452; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company plc is looking for a finance professional in Warsaw, Poland, to handle General Ledger accounting activities. Responsibilities include journal booking, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports compliant with US GAAP.

A Master's Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting is essential, alongside strong skills in SAP Finance, Excel, and fluency in English and Polish. The role offers a hybrid working approach, balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting.
• Solid knowledge of Finance and General Ledger.
• Extensive experience in a similar role within Business Shared Service Centre.

Responsibilities

• Execute General Ledger accounting activities for specific clusters.
• Adhere to accounting guidelines for correct reporting.
• Contribute to month-end close processes and statutory filings.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Polish

Excel

SAP Finance

General Ledger knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting

Additional Accounting Certification

Tools

VBA

Job description

Scope of the Role

You will be responsible for the execution of General Ledger accounting activities assigned to Perrigo Services International Poland. Applying the guidelines of the accounting manual, you will ensure correct cost center and profit center accounting and correct use of GL accounts, book journals, perform account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, contribute to financial close reporting in CFIN, complete the month‑end close process, make US GAAP postings, and prepare statutory filings unless outsourced.

• Execute General Ledger accounting activities for a specific cluster and potentially designated countries or legal entities within Perrigo Services International Poland.
• Adhere to guidelines outlined in the accounting manual, ensuring accurate cost center and profit center accounting and correct utilization of GL accounts.
• Perform tasks such as journal entry booking, account reconciliations, intercompany account reconciliation, and contribute to financial close reporting in CFIN.
• Contribute to the completion of the month‑end close process, including posting entries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in preparing statutory filings, unless these tasks have been outsourced, to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.

Experience Required

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting.
• Additional Accounting Certification would be a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Finance in general and General Ledger in particular.
• Extensive experience in a similar role within Business Shared Service Centre structures.
• Prior participation in process transitions and transformations is more than welcome.
• SAP Finance experience.
• Fluent in English and Polish.
• Good command of Excel; VBA knowledge nice to have.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Hybrid Working Approach: We love our offices and the setting they provide for in‑person collaboration and celebration. We also promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.