Senior Accountant

INEOS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing month-end activities, monitoring daily transactions, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years of experience, and is familiar with accounting tools like SAP. Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software, e.g., SAP.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities including journal entries.
• Monitor and review daily financial transactions in the ledger.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate day-to-day financial records, ensuring system requirements are properly reflected, preparing financial reports to meet reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Manage month-end close activities, including preparation, reviewing and posting of journal entries
• Monitor, record, and review daily financial transactions in the general ledger related to capital, leases, freight, logistics, and other corporate expenses
• Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing clear explanations
• Research accounting issues and coordinate appropriate solutions in collaboration with management and stakeholders
• Complete assigned special projects accurately, timely, and in accordance with established objectives
• Participate in cross-functional training to support other areas of the finance team, including but not limited to budgeting and forecasting, inventory analysis, and other related financial processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and people skills
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication. Ability to formally and informally present financial information to diverse non-financial work groups
• Solid mathematical and financial acumen
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
• SAP and HFM experience, desired
• Experience in Capital Accounting and Fixed Assets a plus

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