Accountant (32404)

ALTIVIA•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will assist in the comprehensive accounting functions of specialty chemicals and petrochemicals manufacturing assets. Duties include recording, reporting, analyzing, and communicating financial activity and results. The Staff Accountant will be expected to work under the supervision of the Vice President - Finance to become a financial and accounting expert in their area. This role requires versatility, resourcefulness, and a willingness to accept prominent work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience
Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and analysis is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and perform meticulous self-review of work products for quality in a dynamic environment
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Knowledge of SAP, Chempax, Concur, and other ERP and software systems preferred

Responsibilities

Handle the full-cycle accounting of chemical manufacturing business units, responsibility for generating the financial statements
Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for management
Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments
Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests
Assist with monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation
Prepare and maintain detailed desk procedures for respective areas of responsibility
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including accounting and business optimization projects
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in responsibility
Facilitate internal and external audit needs