Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 19,000 people.

Our global Finance Operations carries out accounting tasks and provides financial and purchasing services for our Stora Enso Business Areas. 

Career for a better climate. Every day.   

We are now looking for an Accounting Specialist, Record to Report to join our team in Ostrava, Czechia.

You will contribute to high-quality, standardized accounting execution, working within defined processes and controls, while gaining exposure to end-to-end finance operations in a global environment.

This position is ideal for professionals with approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience who are ready to take on responsibility in accounting, systems, and finance processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform assigned accounting and reporting activities, including general accounting, journal entries, entity closing, fixed and leased asset accounting, intercompany accounting, indirect tax reporting
• Perform group-level reporting in accordance with established procedures
• Execute monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities in compliance with IFRS requirements; ensure accuracy and consistency of accounting outputs
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support the preparation of financial reports
• Collaborate closely with Finance Operations teams and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth Record to Report processes, knowledge sharing and operational excellence
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of efficiency initiatives
• Escalate issues, risks or inconsistencies in a timely manner
• Work closely with Senior Accounting Specialists and Manager to support timely and accurate close and reporting
• Work with finance systems (e.g. SAP, OneStream, Group reporting system) and related tools

Required Skills, competences, and experience:

• Education in Accounting, Finance or a similar field
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in financial accounting or a related financial role
• Basic understanding of finance processes and technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Familiarity with accounting and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Group reporting system)
• Analytical, detail-oriented and learning-oriented mindset; ability to manage numerical data with high accuracy
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and follow established processes and controls
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders in an international environment
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What we offer:

• Career path in an international company
• Opportunity to develop processes and improve coaching skills
• Collaborative and innovative international working environment
  

Role specific opportunities/things that we offer: 

• modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model, 50% in the office
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• lunch cards 160 CZK
• commuting allowance
• cafeteria
• pension insurance
• annual bonus
  

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by November 19, 2026.

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test.
 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Julia Zigmund at [email protected].