Senior Accountant / Accounting Lead

We are expanding our Kraków Centre of Excellence and are looking for additional Senior Accountants (or Accounting Leads, depending on level of experience) to join the team. The team offers significant opportunities to develop financial reporting and taxation experience to candidates who have prior accounting / financial reporting knowledge. What You Will Do Prepare annual statutory financial statements and support the external audit process for European entities Prepare income tax accounting entries and reports as well as prepare input for preparation of annual tax returns – assisted by external advisors and corporate tax team Gather additional tax and financial information as required by various departments Assist with interactions with authorities in coordination with local finance teams Partner with other teams (Transfer Pricing, Planning & Analysis, GL Accounting, Treasury, Legal Department, others) and with external advisors to ensure new accounting, statutory or tax developments are incorporated into financial statements and other reportings Support the introduction of automation, standardization and new technologies for in-scope processes Deliver ad-hoc projects and requests Who Are We Looking For Candidates with solid accounting knowledge Communicating in spoken and written English A higher education degree, preferably in accounting, taxation or audit; accounting qualifications or vocational secondary education diplomas related to accounting are an asset At least 3 years’ experience in accounting (in an accounting practice, audit, shared services with exposure to wide range of accounting topics, other) Good knowledge of financial reporting and fundamentals of taxation What’s In For You Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards) Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home) Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow Social events such as family events and charity auctions. Comfortable working environment (library, relaxation area, casual dress code) Parking space for cars and bikes #li-eu Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.