Cinisello Balsamo, Italy On-site Full-time EUR 55,000 – 70,000 / year

Zeeco is hiring a Principal Accountant

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for general ledger operations, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Lead and enhance monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures to ensure financial data is accurate, reliable, and delivered on time.
  • Produce, verify, and evaluate both statutory and internal financial reports, emphasizing consistency and data quality beyond basic transaction checks.
  • Play a key role in designing, documenting, and refining accounting workflows to support organizational growth and scalability.
  • Conduct advanced data validation by reviewing financial data flows across systems, detecting discrepancies, and recommending corrective measures.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant accounting standards.
  • Gradually assume responsibility for project accounting tasks such as cost tracking, margin monitoring, Percentage of Completion calculations, and revenue recognition for long-term contracts.
  • Maintain regular communication with Project Execution teams to align on financial outcomes and reporting accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of payroll and tax operations, which are currently managed externally.
  • Assist in reconciling payroll- and tax-related accounts and ensure proper accounting treatment of associated expenses and liabilities.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by supplying necessary documentation and clarifications.
  • Adapt effectively to evolving systems, processes, and organizational changes with flexibility and resilience.
  • Proactively detect financial or operational issues, inefficiencies, or risks and propose practical, sustainable solutions.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Cinisello Balsamo, MI, Italy

Other

  • Reports directly to the Head of Finance Italy
  • Collaborates with Project Execution, HR/payroll providers, IT, and external advisors
  • Focus on building structured and scalable accounting processes
  • Progressive contribution to project accounting and long term contract revenue recognition
About company
Zeeco

Founded in 1979, Zeeco has become the world leader in designing and manufacturing advanced combustion and environmental solutions. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, the company serves industries including refining, petrochemical, LNG, power, and biogas.

Zeeco provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including flare systems, industrial burners, thermal oxidizers, vapor control systems, combustion electronics, aftermarket parts, rental equipment, and global field services. The company is committed to reducing emissions, optimizing processes, and maximizing operating efficiency while meeting global environmental compliance standards.

Zeeco operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility and a manufacturing campus on 250 acres in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. With over 2,500 employees and more than 30 global locations, Zeeco executes over 10,000 projects annually.

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Job Details
Department Accounting Division – Accounting
Category other
Posted a month ago