Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. 

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

About the role:

​General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting the completion of activities across Accounting, Consolidation and reporting in line with Corporate policies and standards, ensuring high quality accounting service and continuous improvement and contributing to monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities for selected business units.

What are your responsibilities?

• Completing assigned daily general ledger entries and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles so that the general ledger is accurate and up-to-date
• Actively participate in the month end closing tasks at the General Ledger level
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial data including income statements and balance sheet
• Collecting and compiling simple financial information and assisting senior accountants to prepare accurate and timely financial reports and accounting statements for managers
• Understanding profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports and fillings
• Answering standard accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations
• Complying with all accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws, and standards
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Participating in internal and external audits
• Smoothly collaborating with other departments and units in the organization
• Ensuring the process meets all operational needs and ensuring compliance with USGAAP accounting principles and all relevant internal controls
• Assisting with departmental projects and standardization initiatives, process improvement ideas
• Maintaining accurate entries in fixed asset module.

What makes you a good fit for this role?

• Min. Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent certification
• Min. of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial departments (GL, Fixed Assets, AP)
• Experience in accounting services – nice to have
• Previous experience or exposure to internal control (SOX standard knowledge is an asset) 
• Knowledge of JD Edwards software
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, process improvement oriented
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of English (B1/B2)

Qualifications

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the spanet for over 100 years.
• Private Medical Care (Lux Med) and life insurance.
• Language classes.
• Flexible Working time (you can start your work day between 6.00 – 10.00).
• Annual Bonus
• Referral program with great referral bonuses- to grow the community with people dear to you
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, financial consulting, etc.).
• E- learning platform.
• Recognition Award Program.
• Additional benefits like: Cinema tickets, Sodexo pre-paid cards, Multisport, Christmas bonus, holiday subsidy, etc

EMEA Business Descr

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.