Bridgestone EMEA

GL / AR Senior Retail Accountant in Retail Department

Bridgestone EMEA  •  Poznań, PL (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Purpose

We are looking for a GL / AR Retail Senior Accountant in Retail Department reporting directly to the Retail Team Leader. This is a Local role based in Poznań. As a finance professional, you will be responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely processing of general ledger and AR activities. You will also participate in projects and take initiative to improve processes, communication, and the overall work environment.

Responsibilities:

  • General Ledger operations: journal entries, accrual calculation, balance sheet reconciliations, intracompany reconciliations
  • Carrying out month-end, year-end closing tasks
  • Various reports’ preparation and analysis, reporting of the financial results for consolidation purposes
  • Identify and implement potential process improvements
  • KPI analysis, root cause identification and improvement suggestions
  • Ensures daily operations are carried out according to Group finance policies and internal control requirements
  • Daily bank statements posting and reconciliation
  • AR tasks such as customer invoicing, posting standard accounting transactions, GL transitory account reconciliation, regular communication with point of sales across France and local team in France
  • Maintenance and clarification of customer accounts and outstanding items
  • Support to any local related queries within responsibility area
  • Assisting with team/departmental projects
  • Other ad-hoc accounting/finance tasks

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification

  • University degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience:

  • Minimum 36 months of experience in accounting (RTR, PTP, or AR)
  • Good knowledge of external legal requirements such as accounting and fiscal rules

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Experience with SAP or accounting systems

Languages Skills

  • Fluent English at C1 level

Soft/Behavioral Skills

  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • High level of customer service orientation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Structured working approach and ownership mindset
Bridgestone EMEA

About Bridgestone EMEA

Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions.

Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMEA employs more than 14,000 people and conducts business in 35 countries across the region. Bridgestone EMEA operates 13 tyre plants, a major R&D centre, and a proving ground, and serves its customers in an extensive retail network with thousands of touchpoints. 

Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment is a broad, global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is promising to deliver to society, our customers and future generations in eight focus areas; Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.

For more information about Bridgestone, please visit www.bridgestone.com and press.bridgestone-emia.com

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Zaventem, BE
Year Founded
Unknown
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