Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant (6-Month Contract- with possibility of extension, Hybrid) - Limburg, Netherlands

Company: A Global Medical Devices Company

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Accountant to join our General Ledger EMEA team on a 6-month hybrid contract based in Heerlen, Netherlands. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting financial close operations and driving process improvements across multiple systems and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly financial close activities and related transactional processes.
• Review and post revenue journal entries accurately and timely.
• Work across various financial systems including SAP, Blackline, Onestream, Hyperion, Redwood, and Snowflake.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to support reporting and analysis.
• Continuously improve, simplify, and automate accounting processes, ensuring proper documentation and standardization.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve outstanding or aged items.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders through email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology.
• Support internal and external audit processes and assist in risk mitigation efforts.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Strong team player with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and other data tools.
• Tech-savvy with a passion for automation and process optimization.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.