Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Description

At Zendesk, we strongly believe that to build a great company, you need great people. We enjoy working with smart, focused colleagues who care about both the work they do and the impact it has. We value collaboration, ownership, and delivering results in a pragmatic way. We like to move quickly, work together, and improve continuously.
 

We’re looking for an Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team in Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for general ledger activities and will also support statutory reporting and compliance for the entities
 

What you'll be doing

• Preparing monthly accounts in local currency under strict reporting deadlines, in accordance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies

• Preparing the monthly financial package for review with the EMEA Reporting Manager, including analytical review and variance commentary

• Performing detailed balance sheet analysis and reconciliations

• Accurately calculating and reporting month-end accruals

• Partnering with the finance shared service team in relation to fixed assets, prepayments, and accounts payable

• Supporting local statutory reporting, periodic VAT returns, and monthly cash flow forecasting

• Assisting with the implementation of internal controls and procedures, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies

• Providing ad hoc project support as needed
   

What you bring to the role

• Professional accounting qualification or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant financial experience, especially in general ledger accounting

• Experience in international accounting

• Strong proficiency in Excel

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and focused

• Motivated, self-directed, and proactive

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Full professional proficiency in English

  
  
  
  What You’ll Get from Us
   

• The opportunity to grow by tackling challenging problems and driving high-impact software initiatives.

• Collaboration with a team of passionate individuals who enjoy what they do and are always willing to help.

• Compensation: 106K–160K gross per year on an employment contract
  
   

  ... and all the benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance:
   

• Flexible working hours and flexible, hybrid environment (we work two days per week from our amazing Kraków office)

• Extended Stay Program (you can work up to 90 days outside of your country of jurisdiction).

• Employment Contract with Competitive Salary and IP Tax Relief

• Professional Development Funds and internal training to help you develop new skills and grow your career.

• Premium medical insurance (including dental & physiotherapy) plus private life insurance.

• Well-being package (incl. Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support as well as Additional Days Off).

• Family-Forming support: 16 weeks of paid paternity leave and inclusive fertility and hormonal health benefits via Carrot Fertility

• Competitive benefits package designed to support your lifestyle - including access to MyBenefit platform with multiple MultiSport Card Options.

• Long-Term Incentives: LTIP Bonus as well as Recharge Leave - 4 weeks of paid leave following 5 years of continuous service.

• … and all the in-office perks such as lunches, massage sessions, specialty coffee etc.

• Freedom to innovate – bring your ideas, experiment, and make a real impact.

• A global, collaborative work environment where you can connect with amazing people worldwide.
  
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The Poland annualized base salary range for this position is zł106,000.00-zł160,000.00. Please note that while the salary range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rate for this position, the actual compensation offered will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives that will be communicated during the offer stage.

The intelligent heart of customer experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

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