CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Great software does not happen on its own. It takes great people. That just happens to be our forte. With 23 years of matching top engineering talent with preeminent and innovative brands, we look for people who are inquisitive, resourceful, dedicated to their craft, and driven to help companies build great software. If this sounds like you, read on.

Forte Group is looking for a skilled Chief Accountant/ Senior Accountant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• General accounting operations and assistance for the Finance Team in the month-end close accounting.

• Monthly reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and financial reporting. 

• Preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and tax returns (VAT, CIT, PIT)

• Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.

• Monitoring monthly and annual financial accounts according to US-GAAP and local accounting standards, as well as month-end and year-end closing processes

• Auditing all receipts to ensure accounting accuracy, investigating and resolving irregularities in both incoming and outgoing payments. 

• Registering invoices  in e-KFS

• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information

• Performing audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.

• Ensuring that financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.

• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.

• Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping (incl. documentation in paper form).

• Keeping employees' records (in both electronic and paper form), introducing new hires into the system based on documentation provided, and reporting on necessary checks, training, or examinations for them.

• Calculating the correct amount of salary (incl.  collecting information on the number of hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc.), preparing pay orders within the electronic system), distributing paychecks

• Calculating taxes, employee benefits, etc.

• Addressing issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors and preparing reports for upper management, finance department, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related field.

• At least 5 years as a senior accountant.

• Proficiency in accounting and business management software (enova365, Symfonia, etc.)

• A solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (such as local GAAP/UoR), and taxation is essential. 

• Familiarity with auditing processes and procedures. Experience conducting internal or external audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or payroll manager

• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations in the field (Labour Law) and understanding of payroll practices

• Proficiency in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases

• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality

• Proficiency in Polish and English, outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.

We offer

• Experience working with colleagues locally and abroad

• Opportunities for self-realization working on challenging projects using new technologies and tools

• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

• Participation in professional trainings and meetups

• Fully paid by Forte 5 sick days during the working year

• Internal English courses provided by Forte Teacher

Join us and be a part of our team!