Senior Accountant (Polish Accounting)

Location: Krakow, Poland; hybrid culture with in-person collaboration four days a week.

Company

hirify.global builds a compensation management platform combining real-time compensation data with AI and machine learning for compensation decisions.

What you will do

• Own accounting, tax, payroll, monthly close, reconciliations, VAT filings, statutory reporting, and year-end activities for the Polish entity.
• Run Polish payroll end-to-end or oversee the external payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Manage accounts payable for the US entity, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Own accounts receivable and collections for the US entity, including invoicing, cash application, aging reviews, and follow-up to reduce DSO.
• Prepare journal entries, support the US month-end close, and maintain inter-company accounting and transfer pricing documentation.
• Document processes, strengthen controls, automate manual work, and coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a Polish accounting firm, Big 4 or mid-tier advisor, or an in-house finance team at an international or high-growth company.
• Deep knowledge of Polish statutory accounting, VAT/JPK, CIT, and KSeF e-invoicing requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Polish payroll and managing external payroll providers.
• Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections experience, with a record of accuracy and measurable results such as payment accuracy and DSO.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and experience supporting a US-headquartered parent.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets.
• Enthusiasm for automation and new tools, including AI-assisted workflows.
• Fluent English and Polish, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly with a US-based team across time zones.

Nice to have

• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or a similar credential.

Culture & Benefits

• B2B contract engagement with meaningful equity, flexible PTO, and region-specific benefits.
• Hybrid culture with in-person collaboration four days a week and a company-wide Friday Team Sync.
• Monthly cash allowance for wellbeing expenses such as gym memberships, sports cards, private healthcare, or insurance.
• Lunch stipends, stocked kitchens, commuter stipend, quarterly education stipend, and robust parental leave.
• Freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month.
• Culture centered on intellectual honesty, high standards, shared goals, and customer focus.