Chief Accountant (f/m/d)

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Chief Accountant (f/m/d) to join our finance team. Are you a detail-oriented Accountant with a passion for numbers? We’re seeking an experienced professional to join our finance team at JELD-WEN Poland. As a key player in our organization, you’ll contribute to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is a remote role, but it can be performed either from home as well as on our site at Lesznowola. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Daily tasks such as posting bank statements, allocating payments, and verifying documents Managing employee expenses and maintaining personnel data Preparation of payroll data for external provider Posting of cost invoices Preparation of monthly VAT returns Maintaining contact with suppliers (monitoring payment terms, reconciling the balance of settlements, etc.) Collaborating with our global branches in Austria, UK, and the USA Collaborating with the wider European Finance team Providing ongoing administrative support Reconciliation of general ledger balances with sub-ledgers (accounts payable, warehouse, trade, banks, etc.) Leading month-end closing and financial reporting Preparing SOX control documentation and ensuring compliance Handling US GAAP standards and reconciling ledger balances Confirming Intercompany transactions Managing weekly cash flow and intercompany forecasts Leading state tax and statutory audits including statutory financial statements preparation and submission Preparing reports and statements as and when required Performing other ad-hoc tasks as needed YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES Minimum B2 level of English proficiency Intermediate Excel skills At least 5 years of accounting experience Familiarity with EPR Comarch Optima (desirable) Knowledge of SAP is an advantage Knowledge of local GAAP First knowledge in payroll would be an advantage GOOD REASON TO JOIN For this role we are offering a monthly salary between 15,000 and 18,000 PLN gross, depending on experience and defined according to transparent, objective criteria. We are searching for personalities that are used to work independently and to work in international organisational set-ups. We assume a willingness to learn because you will be trained on SOX/US GAAP and monthly closing activities. Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. WHAT WE OFFER Remote or Hybrid work arrangements An international work environment Life insurance and medical care Multisport card benefits Opportunities for professional development in US GAAP and SOX compliance Join JELD-WEN Poland and be part of our global success story! Please send us your application via our job board (CV & motivational letter, both in English and in Polish language). JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. ABOUT JELD-WEN JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn. JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. Apply To This Job