Accountant

IMCD Group; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCD Group, a global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals, is seeking a Staff Accountant in Westlake, OH. You will perform month-end close, reconcile accounts, and prepare management reports in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and ERP/BI experience; CMA/CPA desirable. The position offers opportunities to contribute to controls, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with ERP and BI systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close journal entries and analyze accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare sales and expense reports for internal management.
• Maintain internal controls and document policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory and pricing analyses, audits.
• Support external auditors with documentation.
• Draft financial reports and trend analyses.
• Collaborate in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA/CMA (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence systems

MS Excel

Job description

IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a leading global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and solutions provider for producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in multiple business sectors: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care I&I (Industrial & Institutional), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals.

In partnership with our suppliers, we offer a broad and deep product portfolio. With our over 80 application laboratories across 60 countries, we co-create formulations and offer solutions that allow our business partners to make products with a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow. Our teams focus on providing commercial and operational excellence, using the best digital and logistics tools available to create a world of opportunity for our partners.

In 2025, with over 5,200 employees, IMCD realised revenues of EUR 4,779 million. IMCD N.V.’s shares are traded at Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: IMCD) and included in the Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies within the AEX and AMX indices demonstrating best ESG practices.

Unleash a new element, Element [E]

IMCD has introduced a new, missing element to the chemical periodic table - Element [E]. For us, it stands for our Employees and their Entrepreneurial mindset, the driving force behind our success.

The Staff Account I is responsible for month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, reporting to management, and various process improvement projects.

Successful candidates will be responsible to:

Prepare month-end close journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate differences between supporting documents and GL

Prepare various sales and expense reports for internal management

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Ensure that internal controls are in place and maintained by management in various departments

Draft process narratives and memos if needed for various accounts and projects.

Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

Involved in inventory adjustments, pricing adjustments, freight analysis/invoicing and commissions.

Provide external auditors with supporting documents related to internal control and substantive audit procedures

Prepare special financial reports such as financial ratios and income statement accounts flux analysis by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Ability to work in a team environment

Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing up to date accounting regulations and procedures

Assists Master Data Coordinator with setting up various customer accounts.

Skills:

Possess the ability to interact with colleagues in a professional and friendly manner.

Detailed-oriented and conscientious, with a process-improvement mindset.

Must possess good organizational skills and the desire to learn.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related equivalent experience may offset the degree.

Desired Qualifications:

CMA/CPA or desire to obtain

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems

Business Acumen.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Customer/Client Focus.

Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.