Junior General Ledger Accountant (Fixed Assets and Lease)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are an international engineering company providing services in the field of technical consulting, design, and investment project management. Global Business Services center located in Krakow provide global support for our line of business and corporate teams in the following areas:

• Finance

• Accounting

• HR

• IT

• Procurement

• Payroll

• Project Management

GBS centralizes some of the processes across Jacobs and focuses on process excellence while also advancing the transformation initiative through additional work migration.

The General Ledger accounting teams are the “gate-keepers” of the financial statements. Junior General Ledger Accountants are accountable for ensuring that business transactions are properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company’s accounting process. Junior General Ledger Accountants are the owners of the financial statements for each separate entity, as well as consolidated statements for the entire company. The General Ledger is the central core of accounting information system that provides a complete record of financial transactions over the life of the company.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations (including, but not limited to global subledger to general ledger reconciliations) for all entities in scope

• Preparation of journal entries as a part of the close and other month end closing related activities

• Performing monthly variance analysis

• Maintaining fixed assets (creation, disposals, transfers)

• Providing documentation and preparing schedules to support both internal and external audits and SOX requirements

• Ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements

• Cooperation with other teams within GBS and Regional Teams

• Implementation of new solutions and tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, equivalent major or equivalent experience

• 1+ years of professional experience in general ledger would be an advantage 

• English skills that allow to communicate well in everyday situations

• Experience with ERP accounting systems (Oracle R12 preferred) would be an advantage 

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel

• Very good teamwork skills and positive, proactive attitude

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and controls

• Experience with US Global Organization

• Ability and willingness to be flexible and occasionally work late hours (e.g. during month end and quarter end close), to allow successful cooperation with US time zone-based teams and stakeholders (no more than a few days per month)

We offer:

• Hybrid (6 days/month from our Krakow office) or stationary working model - depending on your preferences

• Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00)

• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications

• "Short Fridays" (we work 6h on Friday)

• Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)

• Holiday allowance ("wczasy pod gruszą")

• Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

• Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp Jacobs Poland, Collectively and others)

• Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com

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