Accounting Specialist

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Location</em></strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Come and join us in Warsaw, Berlin, Hamburg or Barcelona!</span></em></p> <p>At Freenow by Lyft, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.&nbsp;<br><br>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Specialist</strong> to join our team. In this role, you will support accounting operations within a dynamic business environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>You take ownership of the accounting processes for one international&nbsp;subsidiary, working closely with local advisors and external service providers.</li> <li>You are responsible for preparing monthly group reporting, coordinating intercompany transactions, and meeting challenging deadlines without compromising quality.</li> <li>You ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of annual financial statements for the subsidiary, in close cooperation with our tax advisors, while also managing the annual external audit.</li> <li>You serve as the key point of contact between the local operational teams and the Group Consolidation Team, ensuring that financial data supports effective business decision-making.</li> <li>You will play a central role in the medium-term transition of accounting functions from external to in-house operations.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>You hold a degree in economics, accounting, or a comparable qualification.</li> <li>You have relevant professional experience in accounting (typically corresponding to 3-5 years), with exposure to Polish entities.</li> <li>You possess strong knowledge of local Polish accounting standards, supported&nbsp;by analytical thinking and a strong grasp of financial data.</li> <li>You demonstrate a high level of ownership and responsibility in your area of&nbsp;work, with a structured, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage fast-close processes within an international group.</li> <li>You are proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and have experience working&nbsp;with common accounting software (e.g., Business Central, CCH Tagetik).</li> <li>Fluency in English and Polish is required due to regular interaction with local stakeholders and internal teams.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>BENEFITS &amp; PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:</strong></h2> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>LinkedIn Learning</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Sabbatical &amp; special leave policies</li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>WeRoad partnership</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Birthday, 24th + 31st December off</li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>Short term EU work policy</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Mobility Credit</li> </ul> </td> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Employee assistance program</li> </ul> </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table style="width: 36.5523%; height: 47.5938px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 47.5938px;"> <td style="width: 96.2269%; height: 47.5938px;"> <p><strong>Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h2><strong>DIVERSITY, EQUITY &amp; INCLUSION:</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. <br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We want you to grow and evolve, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">bring your true self to work</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.&nbsp;<br><br></span></p> <hr> <h2><strong>ABOUT FREENOW:</strong></h2> <p>Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.&nbsp;</p> <p>In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. 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