Hybrid Staff Accountant

at Under Armour

• Job title: Staff Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role

• Join Under Armour's finance team as an Accountant in Amsterdam. Handle month-end closing, general ledger entries, and compliance for financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform month and year-end closing procedures for your assigned area of responsibility (SG&A, Intercompany) including, but not limited to, bookkeeping, reviewing of financial information, preparing and posting journal entries, and preparing account reconciliations, variance analysis and transactional research. In scope 14 Legal Entities.
• Prepare and manage general ledger entries and accruals
• Perform reconciliation of the balance sheet to ensure accuracy of financials
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Month End Closing activities
• Ensure accurate technical accounting, both local and US GAAP
• Support internal and external audits and participate in tax audits
• Ensure compliance with key internal controls, policies and procedures
• Keep relevant Desktop procedures and processes up to date and document new ones accordingly
• Identify and implement controls, processes and system improvements
• Support the Under Armour Corporate team on ad hoc issues and improvement projects where required
• Maintain close collaboration with FP&A and other stakeholders
• Other ad hoc duties deemed necessary by the Senior Manager Accounting

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of US GAAP, general ledger functions, and the month-end close process
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analytics
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and diverse environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to influence others beyond direct team peers
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad