Staff Accountant

Synthomer; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Healthcare tailored to regional locations

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Staff Accountant in Beachwood, Ohio, responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by verifying and entering transactions. You will support the Accounting team with journal entries and maintain financial compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Key skills include Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required.
• High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail.
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries.
• Maintain accuracy of schedules for prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Americas and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions for the North American region. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day‑to‑day accounting functions, month‑end closings and analyze data, as necessary, to ensure that the general ledger is complete and accurate.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entries
• Maintain accuracy of schedules for the following:
  • Prepaid Expenses
  • Prepaid Insurance
  • Accrued Property Taxes
  • Other Assets
  • Accrued Liabilities
• Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracy
• Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center’s balance sheets
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibility
• Complete various financial reporting surveys
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required
• Organizational, analytical skills and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts
• High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposure
• Public accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
• Exposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and Consolidation

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market‑aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes