Senior Accountant

Covestro; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive timely, quality General Accounting in support of IFRS compliance. You will advise on accounting topics for business and site Controlling and play a key role in closing, accruals, and audits.

The role involves asset accounting, rebates/commissions, and collaboration with Tax on audits and transfer pricing, as well as supporting external auditors to certify Group Financial Statements.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of IFRS and internal controls and their application
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, especially during monthly closings and annual planning cycles
• CPA or CMA preferred or cross-departmental accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Provide General Accounting expertise and advise Business and site Controlling on accounting topics
• Rebate & commission accounting analysis and review; Credit Upon Proof of Receipt (CUPS) accounting
• Intangible & fixed asset in-use analysis
• Accounting liaison with Tax group for audits and transfer pricing
• Catalyst Accounting
• Closing coordinator and ensure open invoices are accrued
• Miscellaneous accruals such as duty drawback, DL trading and MFN
• Coordinate quarterly accounting review of essential contracts
• Ensure documentation of desktop procedures/controls in accounting
• Vendor check printing and processing of misc. check deposits
• Backup for various Transactional Accounting activities
• Analyze accounts and prepare reconciliations
• Provide external and internal audit support and ensure clean Group Financial Statements

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial closing

Audit support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and qualitative execution of Accounting Operations in the area of General Accounting according to the defined activity split and contributing to the reliability of the Group Financial Statements in his / her scope of responsibility by applying IFRS/CKA guidelines, thereby allowing a certification by external auditors.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide General Accounting expertise and advise Business and site Controlling on accounting topics
• Rebate & commission accounting analysis and review; Credit Upon Proof of Receipt (CUPS) accounting
• Intangible & fixed asset in-use analysis
• Accounting Liaison with the Tax group to ensure non-income tax audits and transfer price topics are accounted for properly.
• Catalyst Accounting
• Closing coordinator, as well as ensuring open invoices are properly accrued
• Miscellaneous accruals such as duty drawback, DL trading and most favored nation (MFN)
• Coordination of quarterly accounting review of essential contracts
• Ensure documentation and implementation of all necessary desktop procedures/controls in accounting.
• Vendor Check Printing; Processing of misc. check deposit
• Backup for various Transactional Accounting activities
• Analyze accounts and prepare reconciliations
• Specialized ad hoc support and project support specific to own area of expertise.
• Provide external and internal audit support. PerformICS controls within own area of expertise and responsibility. Ensure accurate external Group Financial Statements without audit findings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with 3+ years of related experience; OR Master’s in Finance, Accounting or Business with 2+ years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-wide business systems (FI/CO modules of SAP)
• Knowledge of the Covestro business and internal reporting guidelines
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Cross-departmental accounting experience or multiple function experience

Knowledge And Skills

• Substantial knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal controls. Ability to apply them to a range of situations with varying degrees of complexity
• Capability to identify and anticipate problems, independently develop alternative & innovative solutions, and make well-informed decisions within scope of responsibility
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, initiative and reliability
• Ability to communicate effectively and promptly at most levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on teams and promote a team approach. Executes assigned actions
• Leadership skills required to lead teams and/or projects.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, which requires flexibility and willingness to work overtime as needed, especially during monthly closings and annual planning cycles
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel up to 10% or as projects dictate

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team.

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