How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The purpose of this role under the general direction of the Accounting Manager is to assist in the day-to-day accounting duties for the Process Gases Division. This will include (but is not limited to) month-end closing, variance analysis, account reconciliations, various monthly, quarterly, and annually related internal/external audit processes, budgeting, and special reporting/projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in the day-to-day accounting operations of the division.Assist with month-end closing of the Process Gases Division. Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, variance analysis, and various closing reports. Current Corporate guidelines are set at a tight 1-2 day calendar close.Completion of account reconciliations.Interacts and coordinates with the accounts receivable, cash application, and accounts payable teams.Complete various monthly reviews/audits for internal and external audit needs.Perform other miscellaneous tasks as required.Ability to travel as job requirements necessitate.Required to make a variety of decisions, some complex in nature, with concern for impact on others, but predominantly affecting own area of control.Provides and implements workable solutions to business issues/problems.Conducts work planning, estimation, and prioritization to optimize performance of group/resources.Manages effective internal/external client relationships within own area of responsibility, and builds client relationships in the wider group or unit.Assist with various FP&A work and other ad hoc reporting.Assist with year-end internal/external audit requests as well as field audits throughout the year.Support acquisition integration activities and analyses as requested.Responds to requests for information, internal and external.Assist in compliance with all regulatory filing and reporting requirements.Are you a MATCH?QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proven track record of success in prior senior accounting roles.Strong technical accounting experience, knowledge, and understanding of accounting principles.Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, take on various responsibilities, and prioritize as needed.Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely fashion.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The successful candidate will possess:
Strong organizational, team-building, and people skills.The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrix organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between local and corporate deadlines.The successful candidate must have a strong "client service" mindset.The candidate must demonstrate the leadership skills required to drive continuous improvement of processes.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Minimum of five years of accounting experience in positions of increasing responsibility.Major ERP and Consolidation system experience (SAP/BPC/Cadency). SAP is preferred.General Ledger, financial reporting systems, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes.Budgeting (including performing variance analysis).Manufacturing experience is a plus.Strong analytical skills preferred.Strong Excel skills a must (VLookups, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas).Must be able to work extended hours and some weekends as needed to meet tight month-end close deadlines.Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success, and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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