Financial Accountant (f/m/d)

at  WL Gore Associates

About the Role: We are looking for a Financial Accountant (f/m/d) to join our Financial Shared Services Center in a part time position, working 20 hours per week.
This position will be located at our facility in Putzbrunn, near Munich, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business degree and/or professional accountancy qualification
• Relevant work experience (+8 years) in an international company or audit firm
• Technical accounting knowledge: UK GAAP required and US GAAP / IFRS is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, advanced Excel and experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and SAP
• Keen to take initiatives and a team player with high service-orientation
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international team environment
  Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s policy.
  What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
  We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
  We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
  Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
  Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

• Prepare and process journal entries
• Month-, quarter- and year-end close tasks
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Work closely with the team to ensure compliance with both local GAAP and US GAAP including collaboration with the business and Financial/Accounting leadership both locally and globally
• Ensure appropriate accounting in areas such as reconciliations, revenue recognition, valuation together with analysis of fluctuations
• Prepare and present the quarterly reporting, annual global reporting package and financial statements
• Support External audit activities for local statutory and US group audit
• As a member of the Accounting Team, you will look for ways to globally align, standardize and improve processes across all European entities
• Identify areas of internal control and drive for solution