Senior Specialist, Financial Accounting

Senior Specialist, Financial Accounting

Join S&P Global as a Senior Specialist in Financial Accounting.

About The Role

Grade Level: 09

The Team: Reporting to the Country Controller, you are part of the EMEA Enterprise Controllership Leadership team, which is a team of 30+ responsible for managing the accounting operations in the region and supporting the Company’s accounting and finance activities. The global Controllers organization is a team of 300+ globally.

This is a Hybrid role with 2 days per week work from the S&P Global Frankfurt office.

The Impact: This position supports the EMEA Controllers team locally to ensure internal and external reporting is timely and compliant with local statutory requirements. It also partners locally with business and operations to ensure that governance and internal controls are adhered to, driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated journals
• Support month‑end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations
• Coding and handling supplier invoices
• Calculate, post and reconcile prepaid expenses
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Reconcile business travel expenses
• Collect and prepare information for auditors
• Prepare VAT data
• Fixed Asset accounting
• Support on projects, ad‑hoc analysis for legal entities in scope

Core Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting
• Good understanding of general accounting
• Time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize, attention to detail
• Good English language skills
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Strong desire to exceed expectations, results orientated
• Team player with good working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• German and/or Polish language skills are very welcome

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Job Information

Job ID:
Posted On: 2025‑10‑15
Location: Frankfurt, Germany

#J-18808-Ljbffr