Accountant (Hybrid - Allentown, PA)

Air Products • Allentown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What’s Possible Are you energized by tackling complex problems, enhancing efficiency, and striving for operational excellence in the world of accounting? Air Products is looking for an Accounting Professional at our Allentown PA Headquarters. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from home two days per week and in the office three days per week after training is completed. You will join a highly respected Reporting and Consolidations team that supports Air Products’ dynamic and expanding business across more than 50 countries while partnering closely with colleagues throughout the finance organization. In this role, the accountant will primarily support incentive compensation accounting, external reporting, and technical U.S. GAAP research. Given the global scope of the team, this position offers broad exposure to multiple areas of accounting and a strong opportunity for professional growth. Prior experience in SEC reporting or incentive compensation accounting is not required.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with management, external auditors, and team members.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and process enhancement.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• A team-oriented approach, commitment to learning, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply U.S. GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP experience is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting experience and CPA certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and analysis of global cash incentive and share-based compensation programs, including Board of Directors and executive compensation.
• Support equity plan administration through close collaboration with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and the company’s third-party recordkeeper.
• Assist global accounting teams with the preparation, review, and issuance of statutory financial statements, including support for 10-Q, 10-K, and proxy filings.
• Lead or contribute to presentations, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level