General Description

My client is seeking a General Ledger (GL) Accounting Specialist to support accurate and compliant financial operations. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and analysing general ledger accounts and reconciliations to ensure high standards of financial integrity.

The position involves researching and interpreting accounting data to resolve queries and support reliable financial reporting. The specialist will collaborate with various internal teams to gather key information for timely monthly and quarterly accruals, while also ensuring proper alignment of intercompany transactions across group entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyse general ledger accounts and reconciliations
• Investigate and respond to accounting and financial queries through data analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain information required for monthly and quarterly accrals
• Ensure proper alignment and reconciliation of intercompany transactions within the group
• Support compliance with applicable tax regulations (e.g., VAT, wage tax – considered an advantage)
• Contribute to process improvements and enhancement of data quality
• Provide support across broader accounting activities when required
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, preferably including Dutch GAAP
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with billing, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), account reconciliation, cash management, and month-end close processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills