Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading chemical company is seeking a Senior Accountant in Columbus, Ohio, to manage day-to-day financial records and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, over 4 years of experience, and strong skills in Excel and accounting software. Responsibilities include month-end close activities, auditing support, and daily transaction monitoring within the general ledger. This position offers full-time employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to formally present financial information.
• Experience in Capital Accounting and Fixed Assets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities and journal entries.
• Monitor daily financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Support audits and prepare necessary schedules.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Experience with accounting software (e.g. SAP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

About The Role

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.

• 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.

About You

You should possess:

• 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

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Details

• Location Columbus, United States
• Discipline Finance
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Pigments
• Posted 05 February 2026
• Requisition ID 62136