Accountant I

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG; Westlake, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCD Group is seeking an Accountant I in Westlake, OH to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role involves preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and assisting with internal controls in a hybrid in-office/remote environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain accounting records, and aid auditors with documentation and ad hoc analyses. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, with CMA/CPA a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CMA/CPA or desire to obtain is desirable.
• Experience with ERP and BI systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide auditors with supporting documents related to internal control and substantive procedures.

Skills

Communication proficiency

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CMA/CPA or desire to obtain

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence

Job description

Accountant I

About IMCD Group

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

Desired Qualifications:

• CMA/CPA or desire to obtain
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems

Competencies:

• Business Acumen.
• ProblemSolving/Analysis.
• Customer/ClientFocus.
• CommunicationProficiency.
• TeamworkOrientation.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedulerotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinelyuses standard office equipment.

PositionType/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the hours of workand days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwisedirected. 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 tocover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.