RTR Accountant
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ABOUT US
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Purpose
We are looking for an RTR (General Ledger) Accountant reporting directly to the RTR Team Leader. This is a local role based in Poznań SSC. As a finance professional, you will be responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely processing of general ledger activities. You will also participate in projects and take initiative to improve processes, communication, and the overall work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day General Ledger operations: journal entries, accrual calculation, balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring, fixed assets accounting, intracompany reconciliations
- Carrying out month-end, year-end closing tasks
- Various reports’ preparation and analysis, reporting of the financial results for consolidation purposes
- Assisting with departmental projects and standardization initiatives
- Identify and implement potential process improvements
- Takes initiative to improve processes, communication or overall work environment
- Ensures daily operations are carried out according to Group finance policies and J-SOX requirements
- Demonstrates ability to effectively manage priorities
- Assisting with the annual audit process,
- Oversees KPI analysis, root cause identification and improvement suggestions
- First line contact and support to any RTR related queries
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education, Master, other certification:
- Bachelor’s degree or supplementary studies in Finance and Accounting (at least initiated) or completed external accounting training with certification
Experience:
- Minimum 1.5 years of accounting experience
- Experience in General Ledger is a plus
Technical Skills:
- Good knowledge of SAP FI or other ERP/financial/accounting systems
- Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
- Ability to review, understand, and interpret financial data
Languages Skills:
- Fluent English (C1 level)
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
- High level of customer service and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive and improvement-oriented mindset
WHAT WE OFFER
At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
