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:​Senior 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?

• ​Reconciling accounts and posting business transactions in accordance with accounting principles, US GAAP standards and reporting schedules to ensure the organization maintains complete and accurate financial information.
• Performing tasks independently and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement and initiating process enhancements.
• Responding to queries on accounting procedures by analyzing applicable accounting principles and regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and all relevant corporate and local regulations.
• Maintaining high internal customer satisfaction by delivering timely, high‑quality services while preserving confidentiality of financial information.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities and proposing ideas for process optimization and automation.
• Continuously developing professional knowledge and technical skills.
• Serving as a point of contact for inquiries within the scope of responsibilities and supporting internal and external audits.
• Maintaining internal control standards at the highest level.
• Reviewing accounting entries to detect potential discrepancies and errors and executing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure accuracy and smoothness of accounting processes, and identifying and resolving cross‑functional process issues.
• Preparing and delivering training sessions for colleagues.
• Completing tasks and month‑end close activities on time.
• Communicating clearly and promptly with supervisors regarding absences, reporting deadlines and other matters requiring escalation.

What makes you a good fit for this role?

• Higher education preferred in finance, accounting, or economics (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance functions (GL, fixed assets).
• Experience with internal process controls (knowledge of SOX is an advantage).
• Experience in process transformation is desirable.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2).
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Focus on process improvement.
• Ability to synthesize information and draw conclusions.
• Effective time management, including task prioritization and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to build and share knowledge within and across teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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).
• Remote work option: 1 day per week.
• 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.