Senior Financial Accountant

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Senior Financial Accountant

Location(s)

Krakow, Poland - Hybrid

Job Description

Hybrid working model from Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3 days from the office) 

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation of the monthly, annual tax declarations including CIT, VAT, Treasury and Statistical reports/declarations, cooperating with the tax department/ local consultant in case of problems,
• Prepare Financials Statements with accordance to the local requirements,
• Liaising with external tax auditors and tax advisors to achieve compliance to local tax requirements.
• Leading audits
• Prepare / review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. (Month End and Year End) fo the following area
• * Quaterly Revenue Recognition Testing, *Investment in Sub,  *Equity Accounts, *Review Onsources accounting entries, *Bad Debt Reserve, *Income Tax Provision,* VAT, * SUT, * Declaration
• Review all JEs and Recons performed by P2s
• Organize and maintain closing task checklist
• Review cost center trending in each entity on monthly basis
• Review balance sheet and P&L  trending for each entity after load to FCC
• Coordinate with business on physical inventory counts
• Review internal controls testing
• Manage and coordinate statutory audits
• Analyze and Push down statutory adjustments to SAP
• Reconcile and analyze revenue between SAP and Data Warehouse for each entity
• Bridge US GAAP to local GAAP for statutory reporting and audit
• Provide guidance and support to junior accountants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members
• Help to Onboard new Hire
• Provide training for all levels below
• Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Support implementation of system enhancements and accounting tools.
• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on financial results.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant financial experience.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting with focus on GL processes.
• Demonstrated experience in month end closing and maintaining ledger independently.
• Demonstrated VAT/tax capabilities as well as statutory returns experience.
• Proficiency in financial reporting; US GAAP knowledge will be considered a plus.
• Fluent in English - at least CEFR B2 level.

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience with SAP, Hyperion (HFM/Essbase).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Fiscal proven experience to be ready to support EU (Intra/EC List/etc.) declarations.
• Process driven and organized, with sufficient flexibility to accommodate ad hoc requests.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be professional and ethical with high integrity.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Experience with working in a global team

What we offer

• Private healthcare including dental care  
• Life and long-term disability insurance, 
• MyBenefit Cafeteria system, 
• Multisport Card, 
• Social Fund Subsidies, 
• Home Office allowance,  
• Tuition reimbursement, 
• Referral awards, 
• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas, 
• Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.