Accountant I

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an experienced accounting professional to perform complex accounts payable duties and support the general ledger. You will prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, and participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to SOX control tasks, and help automate processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.
• Experience with month-end close processes and journal entries.
• SOX-404 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Perform routine account reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities with schedules and analyses.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately stated and aligned with the ledger.
• Review financial results and identify unusual trends or variances.
• Support SOX compliance tasks and cross-functional reporting needs.
• Collaborate with Fluidcare, GFBS, and Consolidations teams to gather information.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

US GAAP familiarity

Month-end close

Account analysis

SOX-404 experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Excel

Advanced Excel

Accounting systems (JDE)

Accounting systems (Blackline)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

1-3 years of relevant work experience

Experience in manufacturing or chemicals industry is a plus

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Job description

Job Summary

The position will perform complex accounting duties for the accounts payable department to meet priorities and achieve deadlines.

Job Accountabilities

Assist with maintaining the general ledger, including preparing journal entries with proper supporting documentation. Perform routine account reconciliations and assist in researching and resolving reconciling items. Support monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing standard schedules, variance explanations, and other analyses as assigned. Help ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately stated and aligned with the general ledger. Assist in reviewing financial results and identifying unusual trends or variances. Support SOX compliance activities by completing assigned control tasks accurately and on time. Partner with cross-functional teams (Fluidcare, GFBS, Consolidations) to gather information and support reporting needs. Complete ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by management. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to streamline accounting processes and enhance accuracy.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles; familiarity with US GAAP is a plus
• Experience with month-end close processes, account analysis, or internship experience is preferred
• SOX-404 experience is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Advanced Excel is a plus
• Experience with accounting systems is preferred; JDE or Blackline experience is a plus
• Demonstrated initiative and desire to grow your career as the company continues to expand

Education, Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in manufacturing or chemicals industry is a plus but not required.

Additional Job Description

About Us At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. What's in it for you Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory Paid time off for volunteerism Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.