Technical Financial Accountant

At Lineage (NASDAQ: LINE), helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Financial Accountant to join our team in Rotterdam (Port City Building, Waalhaven ZuidZijde Rotterdam)

Job Description:

As the Technical Financial Accountant you will be part of the team, consisting of six people, responsible for the preparation, analysis of the external and internal financial reporting. This role is key control to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the group’s (interim) financial information. As Specialist Technical Accounting you are responsible for accounting analysis of technical accounting topics under both US GAAP and Dutch GAAP like leases, impairments, revenue recognition. Furthermore, you will be involved within the PPA process. This includes involvement in the valuation, review of opening balance sheet, identification of GAAP differences) and accurate translation into our financial system. You will contribute to streamline the process of the accounting of acquisitions with the objective to finalize a PPA 90 days after closing a deal.

This role is reporting to the “Senior Specialist Technical Accounting” and will have a strong connection to the department of technical accounting in the US.

What’s in it for me?

• Salary range between € 5.000,- and € 6.500,- based on 40 hours a week.

• 8 % holiday allowance

• Bonus (depending on personal and company performances)

• 27 holiday days a year based on full time

• Zwitserleven Pension

• A great and experienced team that can help you develop your career

• Working in an international and Nasdaq listed company

• Hybride way of working, 60% office and 40% from home.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing PPA activities and technical accounting topics within Europe for group and local purposes

• Involved in the external audit process in relation to the PPA process and other technical accounting topics.

• Accountable for identification of differences between US GAAP and local GAAP and ensure proper accounting for these differences.

• Supporting the US GAAP Tax provisioning in relation to the PPA process

• Monitor technical accounting, regulatory and financial reporting developments to ensure Lineage maintains compliance with current and developing standards and regulations.

• Manage the relationship with key external parties on behalf of Lineage, including the external auditors, advisors and consultants.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Financial Controlling and/or CPA

• 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong analytical (quantitative as well as qualitative) skills

• Self-motivated, detail oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills

• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service support.

• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.

In addition:

• Preferable a background in the top 8 accounting firms (in NL).

• Dutch language is a big plus.

• Prior experience in warehousing and/or logistics/transportation industry a plus.

• Workday Finance and Adaptive Insights experience is a plus.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to start your career within Lineage! Success in this role contributes to more responsibilities, as well as promotions in the future! A career at Lineage begins with learning our business and how each team member plays an important role and contributes to the satisfaction of our customers. Additionally, you contribute to the growth of our organization and helping to achieve our goal, namely becoming the best employer in our industry. We are always interested in your opinion. Development and engagement are important to us within Lineage. Working at Lineage is pleasant and challenging; we treat each other with respect and care about our team members.

We are a global company with more than 25.000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 480 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Listed in the NASDAQ: LINE.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it is an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Job reference: INDNL