Record-to-Report (GL) Accounting Specialist with German

Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilities
Record-to-Report Accountant
Responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger in line with accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances
Review general ledger balances and follow up on open or aged items
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with deadlines
Identify and resolve general ledger and accounting issues
Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation
Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and policies
Analyze financial data and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure delivery of agreed scope of work within SLA timelines
Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships
Provide support for process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives
Required education
None
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Fluent German (min. B2/C1) and Intermediate English skills

Month-End Close Ownership:

Proven experience in leading or coordinating month-end close activities
Ability to ensure timely and accurate close under tight deadlines
Strong focus on journal entry quality, variance analysis, and balance sheet integrity

Reconciliation & Control:

Advanced experience in balance sheet reconciliations and review
Ability to investigate and resolve aged/open items and discrepancies
Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements (SOX is a plus)

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret financial data and trends
Ability to perform variance analysis and explain financial movements
Proactive identification of risks, inconsistencies, and improvement areas
Ability to cooperate with controllers, auditors, and business stakeholders
Strong communication in explaining financial results to non-finance audience
Confidence in handling queries from auditors and client finance teams

Process Ownership & Improvement:

Ownership of end-to-end R2R sub-processes
Experience in process improvements, standardization, and optimization
Ability to document processes and ensure knowledge retention in a new/transitioned environment

Systems & Tools:

Strong ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience with reporting tools or dashboards is a plus
Preferred technical and professional experience
Ability to quickly absorb knowledge during a short KT period
High level of independence due to limited client-side ownership (single Process Owner)
Capability to act as a go-to expert within the team
Support less experienced team members
Strong ownership and accountability for financial accuracy
Detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture
High credibility and confidence when interacting with stakeholders
Proactive, structured, and solution-driven mindset
Resilient in a high-pressure, demanding client environment

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT:

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS:

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills and experience. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title
GL German
Job ID
123448
City / Township / Village
Krakow
State / Province
Lesser Poland
Country
Poland
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Enterprise Operations
Employment type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Position type
Professional
Travel required
Some travel may be required based on business demand
Company
(0855) IBM BTO Business Consulting Services Sp.z.o.o.
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
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