Senior Accountant

Element Materials Technology • Blue Ash, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Element Materials Technology has an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong corporate accounting background who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and takes ownership of financial accuracy, reporting, and close processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial results through full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet ownership , while partnering cross-functionally across the business. This is a hybrid position, must be able to go into the office 3 days a week. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (REQUIRED) – candidates without a degree in Accounting will not be considered
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on corporate/general ledger accounting (not solely AP/AR)
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reconciliations, reporting)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and ownership
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Experience with payroll, fixed assets, and lease accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and execute key components of the month-end and year-end close processes , ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and post complex journal entries , including accruals, prepaids, payroll, fixed assets, and lease accounting
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations , investigating and resolving variances
• Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of fluctuations and trends to leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, operations, HR) to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support internal and external audits , including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
• Research and resolve complex or unusual accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency within the close cycle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees