Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a growing, multinational company, dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We support customers around the world in this critical industry and are looking for a motivated and detailed individual to join our team as Accountant supporting our operations in Italy and Spain. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your educational background in accounting to provide proactive and detailed projects and financial support, then this position is for you! 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Maintaining subledgers, posting journal entries, bank reconciliations, assistance in preparing financial statements, in accordance with Local GAAP (Italy & Spain)

Assistance with audit process, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Management of the employee expense claim process, accounts receivable & payable  Assist in performing month end close and/or in preparation of management documents and presentations 

Ad hoc support across the finance function, other general administration tasks

Assist and/or lead special projects

Understand. Create. Simplify

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance 

Two (2) plus years of relevant experience 

Motivated, self-directed 

Strong excel skills 

Excellent writing and speaking skills in Italian and Spanish. High level of English 

Ability to quickly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities 

Ability to work with others remotely 

Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or ADE 

Project accounting, tax, and/or cost accounting experience 

Working experience with Microsoft AX 

Knowledge of Power Automate, Power BI

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

Competitive medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance

Restaurant tickets

Company provided private retirement plan

Additional pay for working onsite or in remote locations

Wellness benefits that includes gym membership reimbursements

Developmental programs including tuition assistance and engineering development programs

Location

This position is located in our Madrid, Spain office which is located near the Ramon y Cajal train station and has great access to metro and bus transport.