Accountant, Financial Shared Services

Hexion • Columbus, OH

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an entry-level Accountant to join Hexion’s Financial Shared Services team in Columbus, Ohio. This role prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, and supports the monthly close for the shared services accounting areas. The Accountant will contribute to a timely and accurate month-end close, partner with regional controllership and shared services counterparts, and support ongoing process improvement initiatives. The group’s accounting areas span the key sections of the financial statements including cash, debt and interest, intercompany, fixed assets, product costing, and lease accounting (ASC 842). This role is expected to cover a subset of these areas - with the specific mix assigned based on team needs and the candidate’s development goals - and to broaden over time. This breadth provides strong exposure across the controllership function and multiple paths for professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career accountant to build a strong technical foundation within a global manufacturing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across global teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and BlackLine, a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools, a plus.
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment; CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications.
• Maintain accurate and complete supporting documentation for all entries in accordance with company policy and internal controls.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve open or reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned close tasks within established deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis in response to audit requests, including control documentation.
• Using AI tools to identify and recommend opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce manual effort.
• Support documentation and maintenance of desktop procedures and accounting policies.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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