General Ledger Accountant — Close & Reconciliations

Celanese Corporation; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,200; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Corporation in Virginia is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the Finance team. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, tax data support, audits, and improving accounting processes. Requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 0-3 years in GL accounting; familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
• Basic understanding of month-end close, accrual accounting, and financial reporting
• Basic Excel skills and ability to build financial models
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Team-oriented with a proactive, result-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other accounting adjustments.
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including cash application and reconciliations.
• Maintain and optimize accounting procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Provide Sales and Use Tax data and reporting support to the Tax Department; manage SAP transactions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

GL accounting

Excel basics

multitasking

teamwork

deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Celanese Corporation in Virginia is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the Finance team. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, tax data support, audits, and improving accounting processes. Requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 0-3 years in GL accounting; familiarity with SAP is a plus.