Staff Accountant

Airgas • Tulsa, OK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Controller’s organization, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial accounting and reporting. This role manages month-end close processes and provides critical analysis to regional and corporate leadership. Key responsibilities include:
Financial Accounting & Reporting: Lead month-end close activities, including ledger account analysis and the preparation of complex journal entries.
Strategic Analysis: Conduct detailed research and internal reporting to provide actionable financial insights for Division and Corporate stakeholders.
Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audit requirements and execute high-priority ad-hoc projects.
ALABS Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison for shared services (AP, Billing, Fixed Assets), ensuring seamless operational alignment per the RACI matrix.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years financial accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of general accounting matters and IFRS/GAAP.
• Strong 'client service' mindset and ability to work well with internal customers and external parties.
• Capable of prioritizing responsibilities on a daily basis to meet required deadlines.
• Exhibits customer-focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customer's needs, both internal and external.
• Ability to handle difficult situations diplomatically and professionally.
• Apply analytical skills through critical thinking with an ability to perform creative problem-solving.
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including ledger account analysis and the preparation of complex journal entries.
• Conduct detailed research and internal reporting to provide actionable financial insights for Division and Corporate stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and execute high-priority ad-hoc projects.
• Act as the primary liaison for shared services (AP, Billing, Fixed Assets), ensuring seamless operational alignment per the RACI matrix.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

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