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/4 HANA, digitalization, and process standardization initiatives.
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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 ClosingAssist 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 provisionsAdhere to Group policies and FSN standards, while handling legally required local deviations in a controlled manner Inventory Valuation & Merchandise AccountingEnsure correct valuation of inventories in accordance with accounting standardsApply and monitor inventory valuation methods (moving average price and standard cost)Reconcile inventory, GR/IR, and price difference accountsAnalyze inventory and margin deviations in cooperation with ControllingParticipate in FSN-driven knowledge transfer and best-practice sharing for inventory and cost accounting Tax & ComplianceManage tax compliance activities in coordination with the Local Finance Lead, including VAT and corporate taxEnsure adherence to local and international accounting regulationsCoordinate internal and external auditsEnsure compliance with internal controls and FSN governance principles Intercompany & Group ReportingPerform intercompany reconciliationsEnsure accurate and timely group reporting in coordination with FSN and Group FinanceCollaborate with Finance Group and external advisors on complex accounting topicsSupport FSN efforts to harmonize end-to-end processes and financial information across countries SAP S/4 HANA & Process OptimizationOptimize accounting processes using SAP S/4 HANA soon (until 2026 Microsoft-NAVISION)Support digitalization and automation initiatives within the finance departmentParticipate in system upgrades, testing, and SAP module implementationsContribute to FSN goals of standardization, process simplification, and digital workflow adoption Budget SupportConduct budget variance and margin analyses and provide insights to managementParticipate 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 balancesQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field or Certified AccountantMinimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in an international environment Experience in SAP S/4 HANA and MS Office skills Microsoft NAVISION skills desirableSolid knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulationsAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesSKILLS & COMPETENCIES:Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracyExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration skillsAdaptability in a dynamic and changing environmentLeadership mindset and readiness to take on responsibilityFluent ItalianFluent English (B2-C1)WHAT WE OFFER:Discount on Company ProductsAdaptation Period for New MomsDay-Off for Your Special DayMoving VoucherAdditional perks and giftsInvolvement with finance team members across the FSN network and international exposureNetworking and collabor