Job Description
Just imagine helping transition and stabilize the accounting operations supporting LEGO® Discovery Centers. Then make it real.
About the role
As our Senior Accountant, General Ledger, you’ll manage accurate, timely and compliant accounting processes for the Americas region. During this one-year contract, you’ll support the transition and stabilization of LEGO® Discovery Center operations while strengthening general-ledger processes, controls and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Performed accounting responsibilities for 3–5 years, including booking economic transactions and preparing journal entries.
- Managed general-ledger processes, including monthly and yearly closing, for at least 2 years.
- Used SAP or another enterprise accounting system to record and reconcile financial transactions.
- Prepared account, intercompany or bank reconciliations and translated business transactions into IFRS-compliant journal entries.
- Used Microsoft Office tools to prepare financial analyses, recurring statements or reports.
- Worked in English at an advanced level, C1 or above, in both written and spoken settings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Used SAP at an advanced level to execute general-ledger accounting processes.
- Handled general-ledger accounting for stakeholders across multiple countries or regions.
- Completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration or International Business.
What you’ll build
- Support the transition and stabilization of accounting operations for LEGO Discovery Centers.
- Review distribution expenses, cost of goods sold and gross profit margins during monthly and yearly closing.
- Perform key controls, identify weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
- Maintain properly stated legal books through accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
- Provide financial data and analysis that helps business partners make informed decisions.
- Improve processes using the LEGO Continuous Improvement approach.
If you’ve worked in a role where you managed general-ledger closing, reconciliations and financial controls, you’ll feel at home here. What matters most is your focus on accuracy, practical improvement and reliable accounting.
Life on the team
You’ll join the General Ledger team within Business Service Operations, working in a hybrid rhythm with three days each week in the office. The team values collaboration, knowledge sharing, ethical judgment and a proactive approach to change. You’ll contribute to an environment where people build trust, share ideas and solve accounting challenges together.
What success looks like
You’ll bring the LEGO Discovery Center transition into stable, compliant accounting operations while maintaining accurate records and dependable controls. You’ll work closely with financial business partners and stakeholders across the LEGO Group, providing the information they need to support sound decisions.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect:
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Your workplace: Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.
Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.
Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career.
Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, including booking economic transactions and preparing journal entries
- At least 2 years managing general-ledger processes, including monthly and yearly closing
- Experience using SAP or another enterprise accounting system to record and reconcile financial transactions
- Experience preparing account, intercompany, or bank reconciliations and translating business transactions into IFRS-compliant journal entries
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools for financial analyses, recurring statements, or reports
- Advanced English proficiency at C1 level or above, written and spoken
- Advanced SAP experience executing general-ledger accounting processes
- Experience handling general-ledger accounting for stakeholders across multiple countries or regions
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration, or International Business
The LEGO Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The LEGO Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The LEGO Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive across many roles and markets, with benchmarking against local markets and an expressed commitment to equal pay. Total compensation is often framed as stronger when considering the full package rather than base salary alone.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as notably expansive, with substantial fully paid time for primary and secondary caregivers and additional paid caregiver leave. Leave is also described as continuing to accrue other rewards such as vacation and bonus eligibility during the leave period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits are described as extending beyond core insurance into mental health and wellbeing support, including assistance programs, mindfulness resources, ergonomic setups, and fitness-related offerings. Brand-specific lifestyle perks such as sizable product discounts are highlighted as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
The LEGO Group Insights
What We Do
We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!
