Junior Accountant, Financial Shared Services

Hexion Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion Inc. in Columbus, OH invites an entry-level Accountant to join the Financial Shared Services team.

The role prepares journal entries, performs reconciliations, and supports the monthly close for multiple accounting areas. You will gain exposure to cash, debt, intercompany, fixed assets, product costing, and lease accounting, with development opportunities as you grow in a global manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across global teams.
• Experience with SAP and BlackLine, a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools, a plus.
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment; CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications.
• Maintain accurate and complete supporting documentation for all entries in accordance with company policy and internal controls.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve open or reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned close tasks within established deadlines and assist in the preparation of financial reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis in response to audit requests, including control documentation.
• Leverage AI tools to identify and recommend opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce manual effort.

Skills

Excel

U.S. GAAP

Communication

SAP

BlackLine

AI tools familiarity

CPA candidate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Hexion Inc. in Columbus, OH invites an entry-level Accountant to join the Financial Shared Services team.

The role prepares journal entries, performs reconciliations, and supports the monthly close for multiple accounting areas. You will gain exposure to cash, debt, intercompany, fixed assets, product costing, and lease accounting, with development opportunities as you grow in a global manufacturing company.