Accountant

AOC Formulations is a global supplier of specialty resins, gel coats, colorants, and other formulations for coatings, adhesives, composites, and related applications. The Accountant will support the Americas monthly financial close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing general ledger activity, supporting intercompany and lease accounting, and maintaining documentation within JSOX controls.

What you'll do:

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close processes, completing assigned accounting activities accurately and within established deadlines
• Prepare, document, and post manual and Oracle-system journal entries, including recurring and other system-supported entries; Ensure entries are accurate, properly supported, and recorded in the appropriate accounting period
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, research and resolve reconciling items, and maintain appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with established JSOX internal controls and company accounting policies
• Analyze general ledger activity and account classifications to identify unusual transactions, errors, trends, and required adjustments
• Support accounting activities across Americas locations, including accruals, allocations, cross-charges, intercompany transactions, and other general accounting activities; Coordinate with our global finance team for accounting entries related to our global holding companies
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable activity and balances to support accurate financial reporting and consolidation
• Engage in the accounting/finance aspects of our customer rebate program with AOC Americas sales team and other finance team members; this includes recording all rebate accruals during month-end close and all payment calculations and issuances with the sales team throughout the month
• Participate in Americas lease accounting processes in accordance with IFRS 16; this includes recording needed additions/updates in lease accounting system and preparing related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist the Americas Accounting Manager and plant controllers with recording financial transactions and with reviewing results and providing financial analysis as needed
• Support the documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls
• Assist with external and internal audits, including responding to requests from auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field required
• 0-2 years of experience in corporate accounting or public accounting; audit experience preferred
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including debits and credits, journal entries, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in office 5 days/week
• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing CPA certification preferred
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems and/or familiarity with financial consolidation systems such as OneStream or Hyperion is a plus
• 0-2 years of experience in corporate accounting or public accounting; audit experience preferred

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contributions and Matching
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Effective the 1st of the Month After Hire!
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance + Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Pet Insurance