G&A Accountant

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Amsterdam, NLD
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Logistics • Real Estate • Energy
The Role
Supports European G&A accounting by maintaining P&L accounts, recording accruals and prepayments, reconciling general ledger and payroll transactions, processing intercompany recharges, and analyzing actual-versus-forecast variances. The role provides US GAAP and local GAAP accounting information, collaborates with finance and accounting teams, supports reporting, and improves processes through documentation, efficiency initiatives, and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
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:

G&A Accountant

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

The G&A Accountant supports accurate and timely financial accounting for our European business within the G&A Accounting team in Amsterdam. The role owns core accounting activities across G&A and non-operating expenses, accruals, prepayments, payroll-related transactions and general ledger reconciliations.. They work regularly with Compliance, Corporate Accounting, Intercompany, AP/AR, FP&A, and global accounting operations teams to support reporting, and explain variances. The role also contributes to process documentation and efficiency improvements across accounting activities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure correctness, timeliness and completeness of assigned P&L accounts, by maintaining a clear understanding of activities and ledgers
  • Review G&A and non-operating expenses, calculate and record related accruals and prepaids, and reconcile the associated general ledger accounts.
  • Record and reconcile payroll-related transactions.
  • Process and align intercompany recharges for assigned entities and accounts.
  • Analyze and explain variances between actuals and forecast for FP&A and accounting leadership.
  • Provide accounting treatment information under US GAAP and Local GAAP, support internal reporting, and provide accounting information to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Improve accounting processes through process documentation, efficiency gains, and assigned special projects.

Building blocks for success

Required:

  • 1+ years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Ability to apply accounting principles accurately across general ledger accounts, accruals, prepaids, payroll-related transactions, and reconciliations.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and communicate variances and proposed resolutions clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines with accuracy.
  • Consistent attention to detail and accuracy in accounting work.
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Fluent English, spoken and written.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a global, multi-entity public organization or public accounting environment.
  • Experience using PeopleSoft or other accounting and general ledger systems.
  • Demonstrated record of improving accounting processes or documenting process improvements.
  • 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

Additional Locations:

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Ability to apply accounting principles across general ledger accounts, accruals, prepaids, payroll-related transactions, and reconciliations
  • Ability to analyze financial data and communicate variances and proposed resolutions clearly and concisely
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments accurately and meet deadlines
  • Consistent attention to detail and accuracy in accounting work
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a global, multi-entity public organization or public accounting environment
  • Experience using PeopleSoft or other accounting and general ledger systems
  • Demonstrated record of improving accounting processes or documenting process improvements
  • Ability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed

Prologis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Prologis and has not been reviewed or approved by Prologis.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with frequent references to fair pay for the job and a pay-for-performance philosophy. Feedback suggests compensation sentiment tends to be stronger than categories like advancement or management.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off and PTO are described as strong, with some accounts calling them amazing. Feedback suggests paid time off is a standout element of the overall package.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare and core benefits are portrayed as comprehensive and part of a robust total rewards package. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage are notable strengths.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco , CA
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with top manufacturing and distribution companies (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi), we ensure timely delivery of the products that make modern life possible.

Why Work With Us

We embrace change. We ask “why” and trust that discomfort and failure are part of success. We listen, question, then commit to each other. Together as one team, we actively seek and leverage different perspectives, challenge our own best ideas and commit to a common goal. We simplify and sprint. Speed and agility drive results.

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