Accountant

At
bilstein group Italia
, we believe that
accurate accounting, harmonized processes, and strong governance
are essential for sustainable growth in an international environment. To strengthen our Finance organization and actively contribute to the
Finance Service Network (FSN)
, we are looking for a
skilled and proactive Accountant
who will support reliable financial reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement across the business.

In this role, you will be involved in
end-to-end accounting activities
, including financial closings, general ledger and inventory accounting, tax compliance, intercompany reconciliation, and group reporting. Working closely with
FSN colleagues, Group Finance, Controlling, and local stakeholders
, you will support budgeting and treasury activities, contribute to inventory valuation and margin analysis, and play an active role in the transition to
SAP S/4HANA
, digitalization, and process standardization initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a
global finance network
, gain international exposure, and help shape future-oriented finance processes in a structured and collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Financial Closing

• Assist with daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Verify and process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Monitor and update accounting spreadsheets and databases.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and responding to queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Help with tax preparation and filing activities as needed.
• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting, accruals, and provisions
• Adhere to Group policies and FSN standards, while handling legally required local deviations in a controlled manner

Inventory Valuation & Merchandise Accounting

• Ensure correct valuation of inventories in accordance with accounting standards
• Apply and monitor inventory valuation methods (moving average price and standard cost)
• Reconcile inventory, GR/IR, and price difference accounts
• Analyze inventory and margin deviations in cooperation with Controlling
• Participate in FSN-driven knowledge transfer and best-practice sharing for inventory and cost accounting

Tax & Compliance

• Manage tax compliance activities in coordination with the Local Finance Lead, including VAT and corporate tax
• Ensure adherence to local and international accounting regulations
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and FSN governance principles

Intercompany & Group Reporting

• Perform intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely group reporting in coordination with FSN and Group Finance
• Collaborate with Finance Group and external advisors on complex accounting topics
• Support FSN efforts to harmonize end-to-end processes and financial information across countries

SAP S/4HANA & Process Optimization

• Optimize accounting processes using SAP S/4HANA soon (until 2026 Microsoft-NAVISION)
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within the finance department
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and SAP module implementations
• Contribute to FSN goals of standardization, process simplification, and digital workflow adoption

Budget Support

• Conduct budget variance and margin analyses and provide insights to management
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, including: Profit & Loss planning; Balance sheet planning; Cost center and HR budgets; Support of treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting; Monitoring of accounts receivable, credit limits, and overdue balances

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field or Certified Accountant
• Minimum of
  3 years of professional accounting experience
  , preferably in an international environment
• Experience in
  SAP S/4HANA
  and MS Office skills
• Microsoft NAVISION skills desirable
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic and changing environment
• Leadership mindset and readiness to take on responsibility
• Fluent Italian
• Fluent English (B2-C1)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Discount on Company Products
• Adaptation Period for New Moms
• Day-Off for Your Special Day
• Moving Voucher
• Additional perks and gifts
• Involvement with finance team members across the FSN network and international exposure
• Networking and collaboration in SAP environments and intercultural settings
• Opportunities to co-create and standardize new finance processes
• Sharing knowledge across countries and learning from FSN best practices
• Job security and career development within a global Finance Service Network

Apply now and become part of bilstein group Italia – where people are
Individually Strong and Unbeatable as a Team

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