Edyta Dlugosz-Arias
Senior GL Accountant
Cartago, Costa Rica
Summary
Results-driven and highly analytical senior GL Accountant with extensive experience in international financial operations, intercompany processes, financial reporting, and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP and IFRS. Proven track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams in multinational environments across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Skilled in streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing the accuracy of financial reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior GL Accountant
Westinghouse Electric Company
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Intercompany process, managed internal and external banking process, conducted insurance and prepayment analysis and control
- Prepared reconciliations and posted journals
- Collaborated with international business partners, particularly in France and the USA
RtR Accountant
TE Connectivity Poland Services
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed general ledger accounting, managed fixed assets processes, and conducted treasury-related activities, including intercompany transactions
- Completed required close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting
- Executed account reconciliations and prepared the trial balance, ensuring all related validation checks were performed
- Completed month/year-end close activities in accordance with the established calendar, including the financial reporting package in HFM
General Accounting Specialist
ABB Business Services Sp. z o.o.
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Performing General Accounting activities
- Completing specific month-end close tasks, executing accounting analyses and reports, prepare and post journal vouchers
- Participating in internal control testing and preparing relevant documentation
- Assisting in developing and implementing processes and procedures, supporting the management with financial aspects of project funding and risk assessment
Senior Intercompany Specialist
ABB Business Services Sp. z o.o.
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Independently processed transactions, including internal supplier and customer invoices
- Conducted account reconciliation and reporting, as well as managed internal trade payments and cash application activities
- Prepared analysis and reports as assigned (e.g., balance sheets, statements of accounts, reconciliations) to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Executed internal control testing and prepared relevant documentation
GL Experienced Accountant
Getinge Shared Services
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries and accruals
- Conducted balance sheet account reconciliations
- Managed intercompany processes, including reconciliation of intercompany accounts
- Oversaw fixed assets processes
- Executed month-end close activities
- Transition 05.2019- 08.2019 San Jose, Costa Rica
GL Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries and accruals
- Conducted balance sheet account reconciliations
- Managed month-end close activities
AP Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Registered and processed supplier invoices
- Investigated supplier invoice disputes on a daily basis
- Reconciled supplier statements and handled disputes
- Supported month-end and year-end activities
- Transition 08.2016- 09.2016 New Delhi, India
Junior AP Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Registered supplier invoices
- Investigated supplier invoice disputes daily
- Reconciled supplier statements and managed dispute resolution
- Transition 02.2016-04.2016- Hamburg, Germany
Finance Associate
Philip Morris International Inc
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Internal Orders processing in Fixed Assets Department
- Supporting team with daily activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - European Studies
Cracow University of Economics
Cracow, Poland 10.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
Cracow University of Economics
Cracow, Poland 03.2013 - 03.2015
Skills
- SAP FI,
- MS Office,
- HFM,
- Blackline,
- Financial Reporting (US GAAP, IFRS),
- Intercompany Accounting,
- Month-End and Year-End Close,
- Treasury & Banking Operations
- Reconciliations &Journal Entries,
- Process Optimization & Compliance
Websites
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/22/89
- Nationality: Poland
Certification
Mastering US GAAP: A Guide to Financial Reporting Standards
Timeline
Mastering US GAAP: A Guide to Financial Reporting Standards
02-2025
Senior GL Accountant
Westinghouse Electric Company
07.2023 - 05.2024
Financial Analyst, National Chamber of Accountants
03-2022
RtR Accountant
TE Connectivity Poland Services
01.2022 - 07.2023
General Accounting Specialist
ABB Business Services Sp. z o.o.
09.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Intercompany Specialist
ABB Business Services Sp. z o.o.
12.2020 - 08.2021
GL Experienced Accountant
Getinge Shared Services
10.2018 - 11.2020
GL Academy
07-2018
GL Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
10.2017 - 09.2018
AP Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
09.2016 - 07.2017
Junior AP Accountant
IBM BTO Finance and Accounting Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
Finance Associate
Philip Morris International Inc
07.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
Cracow University of Economics
03.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - European Studies
Cracow University of Economics
10.2009 - 06.2012
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