Junior General Accounting Professional - GL (Temporary)

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The Opportunity:

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled GL Accountant Specialist to join our dynamic finance team at Hitach Energy.

This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a vibrant and collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be joining a well-structured team consisting of two GL teams and one FA team, with a total of 22 people. Our teams are split by countries and operate under the guidance of two Team Leaders, ensuring focused and efficient workflows.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for various accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliation, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing general accounting activities, completing specific month-end close tasks, and executing accounting analyses and reports as assigned. You will ensure the production of various financial reports, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, and supplementary forms such as split of cost based on destiny, foreign currency split, and reconciliation of tangible and intangible assets.

As a GL Accountant Specialist, you will prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions to current changes and general requirements. You will apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions, solving unusual issues as they arise. Close cooperation with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data) will be essential. Additionally, you will participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation, as well as manage group tools such as Trintech Close, SNOW, and SmartView rules.

This position requires working from the office at least one day a week, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team. If you are passionate about accounting and looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative company, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Perform general accounting activities.
• Complete specific month-end close tasks.
• Execute accounting analyses and reports as assigned.
• Ensure the production of reports (e.g., Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, supplementary forms).
• Prepare the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions.
• Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions.
• Collaborate closely with controllers, Front Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data).
• Participate in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in General Accounting or General Ledger accounting.
• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is preferred.
• Good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (functions, pivot tables).
• Proficient in business English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.