General Ledger Specialist

We are looking for our future General Ledger Specialist to work in our team based in Poznan (hybrid mode, 8 days on site per month) to work in our general ledger and European finance team. In this role you will collaborate closely with both local and group finance teams to maintain high accounting standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with local and international finance teams, you will support statutory and group reporting requirements while driving the harmonization and standardization of accounting processes. This role offers significant visibility, ownership, and long-term career growth, including the opportunity to gradually take responsibility for additional countries and expand your scope within the EMEA finance organization.

You will make an impact through:

• General Ledger accounting activities, including the calculation, reconciliation, and posting of complex journal entries.
• Support Group Accounting with accounting analyses and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of SOX controls and procedures.
• Participation in the month-end closing process and in the preparation of the annual financial statements of the company,
• Close collaboration with local country auditors and group auditors.
• Performing accounting postings and financial transactions in SAP.
• Improve existing processes, harmonize accounting processes across cluster companies, and implement best-practice approaches.

What will you bring to our group:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; alternatively, completed commercial training with a focus on accounting
• At least 4 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting within an international business environment
• Good knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Good knowledge of SAP; experience with Oracle would be considered an advantage
• You communicate confidently and effectively in English; knowledge of Italian/Turkish would be an asset, but is not required
• Knowledge of US GAAP and group reporting requirements
• Experience with local GAAP accounting requirements, particularly Italian and/or Turkish statutory accounting, would be a strong advantage
• You have excellent communication skills and you are a great team player.
  

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation. Enjoy a fair and transparent salary structure and an annual bonus. We will share all the details with you before the first interview.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance. Benefit from flexible working hours (starting between 6 and 10) and a hybrid work setup (minimum 8 days per month in the office).
• Professional Growth & Development. Take your career to the next level with our Internal Training Center and online Language Courses in the office.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. We foster an environment where your ideas matter.
• Health & Well-being. We care about your health! Access private health insurance, life insurance, Multisport Card contribution, wellness programs, mental health support, and weekly yoga sessions.
• Extra Perks & Benefits. Enjoy a yearly vacation allowance, Christmas shopping cards, team-building activities, and annual company events.
• Recognition & Rewards. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed. We offer an anniversary bonus and an outstanding referral program bonus.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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