Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
We are looking for a skilled Senior Specialist GL Accountant to join our Finance team and support high‑quality, timely, and compliant financial reporting. In this role, you will take ownership of month‑end close activities, ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts, and contribute to continuous improvements within our processes and systems.
Your tasks
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities according to US GAAP / IFRS.
- Execute journal entries including accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue reclassifications, and adjustments.
- Review and reconcile GL accounts.
- Facilitate intercompany reconciliations.
- Manage fixed asset and real estate modules.
- Prepare cash reconciliations and statutory reports (e.g., VAT, WHT, Intrastat, GUS).
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to special projects.
- Degree in Accounting or a comparable qualification/experience.
- 3–6 years of professional experience in finance or accounting.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience in manufacturing accounting, including production cost accounting.
- Hands-on experience in corporate-level financial reporting is a strong asset.
- Good command of English.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- SAP experience (ECC and/or S/4HANA) is an advantage.
What we offer
Private medical care
Group Life Insurance
Multisport card
Flexible benefits platform
Language classes
Pension Scheme (PPE) after 12 months
Childcare subsidy
Training and development programs
Happy Monday (snacks provided)
Attractive location (Sky Tower)
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
Please make sure to send an English version of your CV!
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting or comparable qualification or experience
- 3-6 years of professional experience in finance or accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Experience in manufacturing accounting, including production cost accounting
- Good command of English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Hands-on experience in corporate-level financial reporting
- SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA experience
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
