Accountant I

Solenis LLC; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Creche facility

Parking on site

Internet allowance

No-meeting Fridays

Job summary

Solenis is hiring an Accountant I in Hyderabad (Hybrid, Full-Time) to manage plant accounting, monthly closes, cost analyses, and reporting across plants. You'll work with SAP FI/CO, MM, and PP/SD modules, supporting budgets, forecasts, and audits while collaborating with Plant Accounting Leaders.

The role requires CMA/CA credentials with 2–3 years in manufacturing accounting, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to communicate analytical results clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CMA/CA or CMA/CA inter with relevant experience.
• 2–3 years’ experience in manufacturing plants with exposure to material ledger and plant closing.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical and leadership skills.
• SAP FI/CO knowledge; MM/PP/SD understanding is a plus.
• Tableau and OneStream reporting tools knowledge is an advantage.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Understand monthly close process for assigned plants and inventory accounting.
• Maintain monthly close checklists during month-end closings.
• Perform material cost analysis vs BOM and recipe.
• Evaluate over/under applied costs and analyze plant costs vs budget/forecast.
• Prepare and post accrual and corrective journal entries.
• Perform GL, Inventory Accounting and Cost Controlling activities.
• Prepare annual plant budgets for fixed costs.
• Establish standard activity rates and review them when volumes vary.
• Assist audits and respond to audit requests.
• Prepare production volume reports and analyses.
• Execute plant distribution and assessment cycles.
• Prepare GRIR, SMOG reporting and analyses.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

SAP FI/CO

Tableau

OneStream

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CMA/CA

CMA/CA inter

Tools

SAP FI/CO

MM

PP/SD

Job description

We're Hiring: Accountant I Reports to: Plant Accounting & Controlling Manager

Location: Hyderabad India – Hybrid Full-Time | Permanent Position

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible to perform Plant Accounting & Controlling activities in GSS for all assigned plants, reporting to a local Plant Accounting Leader in the GSS. This position will perform monthly plant closing activities, standard & actual cost analysis, GR&IR analysis, Plant fixed cost analysis and Inventory management. Also need to handle Budget and forecasting activities on quarterly and yearly basis. This role will need to build a good working understanding of the plant operations and the operating processes to ensure the plant accountant role is being handled properly. This role will require a high degree of analytical expertise and ability to manage and communicate key drivers/results of their assigned plants that will aggregate up to the consolidated regional plant results and ultimately global plant results.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop a complete understanding of the monthly close process related to assigned plants and inventory accounting.
• Maintain the completion of the monthly close checklists for assigned plants during the month end closing.
• Perform detailed material cost analysis comparing with previous month cost and BOM & Recipe.
• Perform monthly evaluation of over/under applied and unusual items in the month including analysis of plant actual cost compared to both budget and forecasted results with details explanation.
• Prepare and post the accrual and corrective journal entries as needed.
• Perform certain General Ledger Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Cost Controlling activities.
• Prepare the annual plant budgets for fixed cost under the direction of the key stake holders.
• Prepare the annual establishment of standard activity rates and the periodic review of the rates if volumes/fixed costs vary materially from plan.
• Assist in financial audits and audit requests.
• Preparing production volume reports and analysis.
• Execution of plant distribution and assessment cycles.
• Preparation of GRIR, SMOG reporting and analysis.
• INTEGRITY: To drive an ethical work culture across the team and company.
• EHS: To ensure compliance with Solenis EHS standards.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:

• EDUCATION: CMA/CA, CMA/CA inter with relevant experience.
• EXPERIENCE: 2 to 3 years’ experience in any Manufacturing plants and exposure to Material ledger and plant closing and reporting process is must.
• Good communication, presentation, analytical and leadership skills, ability to motivate team members.
• SAP FI/CO module knowledge is must, understanding of MM, PP&SD modules is an advantage.
• Tableau, OneStream reporting tools knowledge is an advantage.
• Skills: Behavioral & Technical Exposure to SAP in Finance operations
• Standard cost and plant accounting experience in SAP
• Exposure to client management and transitions
• Ability to gel with big teams and be a strong team player
• Good communication skills and ability to drive results
• Strong knowledge in MS excel and power point
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take challenges.

Some benefits of working with us

• Access to a huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)
• Access to self-paced language training (free)
• Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500
• Charity work once a year, to give back to the community
• Company car, phone if required for role
• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth
• Creche facility
• Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
• Electric car charging stations
• Hybrid work arrangement eg. 3 days in office
• Internet allowance
• No-meeting Fridays
• Parking on site (free)
• Relocation assistance available
• Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess
• Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift
• Well connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state‑of‑the‑art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals. At our Global Excellence Center (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis’ global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 16,100 professionals across 130 countries. Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state‑of‑the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.