GL Accountant

Job Title: General Ledger (GL) accountant

Location: Latvia

Responsible for market: Finland
Department: Finance 
Reports to: Market Chief Accountant

Job Summary:
The General Ledger (GL) accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role involves performing journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing processes, and supporting financial reporting and analysis in a global business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies in accordance with assigned accounts from the chart of accounts.
• Maintain and ensure accurate financial records in alignment with global accounting practices.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure all reconciling items are appropriately documented and cleared within specified timeframes.
•  Assist in the preparation and execution of the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure that all required journal entries, adjustments, and accruals are recorded accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Support audits (internal and external) by providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations.
• Manage the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring that reports are both timely and accurate.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies in the general ledger function, including automation and optimization of workflows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline month-end closing and reporting processes.
•  Work closely with other finance teams (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc.) to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting.
• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across different entities and business units.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

 Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar.
• Familiarity with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and financial reporting processes.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and controls
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliation..
  Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end close.
  Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
  Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools (e.g., financial modeling, reporting, reconciliation).
  
  
  

Joining our team you might expect:

• Become part of a professional and dedicated team.
• Health insurance after 1 month of employment.
• Accident insurance from the first day of work.
• Financial support on various occasions
• Free day on birthday
• Monthly gross salary 2000 – 2200 EUR, depending on skills and experience.