Senior Accountant: Fast-Paced GAAP & Close Expert

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Safety equipment provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc in Canonsburg, PA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our U.S. headquarters finance team.

The role supports monthly closes, GAAP compliance, and cross‑functional reporting in a fast‑paced environment. You will partner with the Accounting Manager and operations to ensure accurate financial data, drive process improvements, and support internal and external audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CMA, CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including full-cycle month-end close
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP (IFRS exposure a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or JD Edwards preferred) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal control standards
• Execute monthly close requirements, including preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, adjustments, and recurring entries)
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records
• Assist with internal and external audits, including planning, documentation, and audit support
• Analyze financial results by preparing variance analyses (budget vs. actual) and other ad hoc reporting
• Review and reconcile GRNV accounts; collaborate with vendors and plant operations to resolve discrepancies
• Support Accounts Payable processes, including invoice entry and issue resolution
• Manage cash flow activities: forecast cash flows, monitor positions, process payments, and communicate risks to leadership
• Identify and drive process improvements across accounting and cross-functional workflows
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information

Skills

GAAP

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Prioritization

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CMA

CPA

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or JD Edwards)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc in Canonsburg, PA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our U.S. headquarters finance team.

The role supports monthly closes, GAAP compliance, and cross‑functional reporting in a fast‑paced environment. You will partner with the Accounting Manager and operations to ensure accurate financial data, drive process improvements, and support internal and external audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.