Finance and Accounting Specialist

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our team. The role involves managing general accounting operations and supporting financial compliance and reporting activities. You will collaborate with internal departments and external providers to ensure accurate bookkeeping and timely financial processes.

• Manage general accounting activities: journal entries, bookkeeping, and fixed assets
• Support month-end closing: account reconciliations and accruals
• Supervise accounting processes handled by external providers (vendor master data, invoices, travel expenses, collections, payments, bank reconciliation)
• Ensure compliance with Italian tax regulations (VAT, withholding taxes)
• Assist in preparing tax returns: periodic VAT settlements, LIPE filings, annual VAT return
• Reconcile vendor aging and resolve discrepancies
• Contact debtors and send payment reminders (phone, email, PEC)
• Monitor collections and reconcile ledger accounts
• Prepare reports on outstanding balances and overdue payments
• Manage payment terms and credit checks for clients and orders

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Improve existing processes and support best practices in finance operations
• Provide accurate and timely reports to support decision-making
• Act as a finance partner across corporate department

Your profile and qualifications:

What sets you up for success

• High school diploma in accounting and/or bachelor’s degree in economics
• Proven experience in accounting roles, preferably in multinational or industrial settings
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Bonus points if you have...

• Experience with SAP systems
• Hands-on involvement in SAP deployment or roll‑out initiatives

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.