Accountant I

Quaker Houghton; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive benefits

Global leader in industry

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an Accountant I to support day-to-day accounting for the Fluidcare business under US Operations. The role offers exposure to general accounting and a solid foundation for career growth within a global leader.

You will collaborate with Fluidcare, GFBS, and other finance teams to ensure timely month-end and quarter-end results. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, monthly closes, reconciliations, and variance analyses, plus ad hoc reporting and

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.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

US GAAP familiarity

Month-end close

SOX-404 experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

1-3 years of relevant work experience

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Job description

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accountant I will support day to day accounting and reporting activities for Fluidcare business under US Operations. This role provides exposure to all aspects of general accounting and offers a strong foundation for career growth. The Accountant I will collaborate with the Fluidcare business team, Global Financial Business Services (GFBS), other Finance personnel to ensure accurate and timely month end and quarter end results.

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.