Senior Accountant | IFRS Expert & Audit Readiness

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

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.