Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, approximately 72 million square meters in 19 countries. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their businesses run better, and a strategic relationship with Prologis will create competitive advantage. As the top ranked U.S. company and sixth overall among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, we take our global footprint seriously.
Job Title:
Accountant - 12 month contract
Company:
Prologis
Title: Cash & Intercompany Accountant
Location: Amsterdam
A day in the life
This Accountant role supports the Cash & Intercompany team in delivering accurate, efficient intercompany and cash accounting across more than 1,200 business units in 12 countries. The role combines high-volume transaction processing, general ledger reconciliation, settlements, and close activities with ongoing improvements to the team’s billing processes and controls. The Accountant will work closely with Tax, Treasury, VAT, Legal, Compliance, auditors, controllers, accounting management, and accounting teams across the business. Success in the role requires accuracy, adaptability, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to learn and work effectively across multiple tools and systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Process intercompany recharge requests through the new billing process, investigate errors, develop monitoring controls, and support future enhancements.
- Reconcile general ledger balances on intercompany accounts, complete preliminary and final reconciliations, investigate unreconciled items, prepare corrective action plans, and calculate intercompany accruals.
- Prepare intercompany payments and collections and coordinate with Treasury on settlements, failed payments, and more complex transactions.
- Manage Treasury accounting activities, including accurate general ledger classification of bank transactions and enhancement of mapping rules to increase automation and reduce manual intervention.
- Complete monthly and quarterly closing activities in line with the corporate closing calendar.
- Provide accurate financial information to internal and external auditors, controllers, accounting management, and accounting teams, and support statutory processes across more than 1,200 business units in 12 countries.
- Partner effectively with Tax, Treasury, VAT, Legal, Compliance, and accounting teams on intercompany activities and issue resolution.
- Support implementation of new tools, help redesign processes, and propose improved ways of working within the expanded Cash and Intercompany team.
Building blocks for success
Required:
- At least 3+ years of experience in a similar accounting position.
- Accounting skills sufficient to process intercompany transactions, reconcile general ledger balances, and prepare accruals accurately.
- Analytical skills to investigate transaction errors and reconciliation differences and define corrective actions.
- Excel skills sufficient to analyze and reconcile high volumes of transactional data accurately.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
- Ability to work accurately in a dynamic, high-volume environment while learning and navigating multiple tools and systems.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in an international environment.
- Experience using PeopleSoft.
- Proficiency in an additional European language.
- Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.
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People First
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.
Employment Type:
Full time
Location:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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