Accountant I

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to perform complex AP accounting duties and support the GL with journal entries and documentation.

You will assist with reconciliations, month-end close, and variance analyses, while ensuring balance sheet accuracy. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in SOX controls will be key, along with ad hoc analyses and process improvements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complex AP accounting duties and assist with maintaining the general ledger with journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Run routine account reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Support month- and quarter-end close activities with schedules and variance analyses.
• Assist in ensuring balance sheet accounts are accurately stated and aligned with the GL.
• Support SOX compliance tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for reports.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

US GAAP understanding

Month-end close

SOX-404 experience

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Job description

Job SummaryThe position will perform complex accounting duties for the Accounts Payable department to meet priorities and achieve deadlines.Job DescriptionJob 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 accuracyFoundational understanding of accounting principles; familiarity with US GAAP is a plusExperience with month‑end close processes, account analysis, or internship experience is preferredSOX‑404 experience is a plusStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teamsAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environmentProficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Advanced Excel is a plusExperience with accounting systems is preferred; JDE or Blackline experience is a plusDemonstrated initiative and desire to grow your career as the company continues to expandEducation, Experience and Training:Bachelor’s degree in accounting.1-3 years of relevant work experienceExperience in manufacturing or chemicals industry is a plus but not required.Additional Job DescriptionAbout UsAt 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 youCompetitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectoryPaid time off for volunteerismDress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bringOpportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings PlanWork for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industryQuaker 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.