Senior Accountant

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. “Join the Movement” encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

Position Overview:

Join us as a full-time contractor for a minimum of four months, offering a great opportunity to make an impact in a short-term role.

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Parma, Italy. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information. As a Senior Accountant at Fortna, you will play a key part in our day-to-day finance activities, ensuring that our financial reports are accurate and timely while supporting our broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process daily entries into our accounting systems.
• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries.
• Support the monthly closing process and intercompany consolidations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Review and process employee expense reports and credit card statements.
• Manage VAT/Tax returns and oversee periodic and annual tax obligations.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, with proper recording of payroll transactions.
• Contribute to month-end close activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Review and develop internal control procedures to maintain strong financial governance.
• Manage fixed assets and perform intercompany reconciliations, aligning with subsidiaries on transactions.
• Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of our accounting tools and processes.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in general accounting.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in using general business software and accounting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and reconcile complex accounts.
• Experience with general ledger management, including balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reviews.
• A team-player attitude with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (At least a conversational level).

The team is base in Parma and we meet in the office 3 days per week. The rest of the days, we work form home.

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