Senior Corporate Accountant

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Amsterdam, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Logistics • Real Estate • Energy
The Role
Supports European corporate accounting for capital transactions, tax, statutory adjustments, non-controlling interests, and external debt. Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, NAV calculations, financial statements, special purpose vehicle reviews, transaction coordination, compliance with local GAAP, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SOX controls, and auditor communication. The role also identifies process improvements and helps implement accounting procedures.
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:

Senior Corporate Accountant

Company:

Prologis

This role sits within Corporate Accounting and supports the accounting execution, coordination, and reporting of capital transactions, corporate income tax, statutory adjustments, non-controlling interests, and external debt across the European platform. The role prepares core accounting analyses and entries, reviews special purpose vehicle balance sheets, and supports accurate reporting under local accounting rules, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, company accounting policies, and SOX internal controls. It partners with the European Accounting team and communicates with internal and external auditors, with opportunities to contribute to broader activities based on business needs and individual capabilities. Continuous improvement is part of the role, including identifying process opportunities and supporting the development and implementation of accounting procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepare periodic reconciliations, account analyses, NAV calculations, financial statements for specific purposes, and journal entries for capital transactions and other Corporate Accounting areas.
  • Review balance sheets of special purpose vehicles and deliver the related accounting analysis.
  • Coordinate accounting activities for acquisitions, liquidations, mergers, and dispositions with the European Accounting team.
  • Support corporate income tax accounting for several European countries.
  • Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable local accounting rules, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, company accounting policies, and SOX internal controls.
  • Communicate with internal and external auditors and respond to project and ad hoc accounting requests as needed.
  • Identify process-improvement opportunities and support the development and implementation of new accounting procedures.

Building blocks for success

Required:

  • 3+ years of accounting experience.
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills for reconciliations, account analyses, and financial reporting activities.
  • Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures to journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and financial statements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to organize multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication in English.
  • Experience using ERP systems in an accounting environment.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s-level financial education preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • PeopleSoft experience.
  • Proficiency in another European language.
  • 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

  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills for reconciliations, account analyses, and financial reporting
  • Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures to journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and financial statements
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to organize multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication in English
  • Experience using ERP systems in an accounting environment
  • Bachelor's-level financial education or equivalent experience
  • PeopleSoft experience
  • Proficiency in another European language
  • Willingness and capability to use emerging technology, automation, and AI tools

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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