Accounting Specialist

Location: Come and join us in Warsaw, Berlin, Hamburg or Barcelona!

At Freenow by Lyft, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. 

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support accounting operations within a dynamic business environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• You take ownership of the accounting processes for one international subsidiary, working closely with local advisors and external service providers.
• You are responsible for preparing monthly group reporting, coordinating intercompany transactions, and meeting challenging deadlines without compromising quality.
• You ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of annual financial statements for the subsidiary, in close cooperation with our tax advisors, while also managing the annual external audit.
• You serve as the key point of contact between the local operational teams and the Group Consolidation Team, ensuring that financial data supports effective business decision-making.
• You will play a central role in the medium-term transition of accounting functions from external to in-house operations.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• You hold a degree in economics, accounting, or a comparable qualification.
• You have relevant professional experience in accounting (typically corresponding to 3-5 years), with exposure to Polish entities.
• You possess strong knowledge of local Polish accounting standards, supported by analytical thinking and a strong grasp of financial data.
• You demonstrate a high level of ownership and responsibility in your area of work, with a structured, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage fast-close processes within an international group.
• You are proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and have experience working with common accounting software (e.g., Business Central, CCH Tagetik).
• Fluency in English and Polish is required due to regular interaction with local stakeholders and internal teams.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. 

ABOUT FREENOW:

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. 

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?