Staff Accountant

Borealis AG • Rockport, KY

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role holder supports the delivery of timely, accurate, and consistent financial information to support business decision-making. This includes assisting with financial data preparation, month-end close activities, and maintaining compliance with standard processes and procedures. The position focuses on learning and applying core accounting principles while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in finance, controlling, accounting
• Good and up-to-date knowledge of accounting rules
• Mastering booking and postings, debit and credit to the monthly/ annual close
• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
• SAP FI/CO knowledge: good understanding of the system build-up, data entry, info capturing up to the translation into financial reports and application of that knowledge to retrieve appropriate information in desired structures. Knowledge of SAP is required.
• Microsoft Office: Skilled in use of
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Office Outlook
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Word
• Good data interpretation and validation skills: Execute sanity checks on data accuracy and initiate corrective actions when applicable

Nice To Haves

• Business Warehouse knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial data to support reporting and analysis (e.g., product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs, and project costs)
• Support month-end close activities by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time (e.g., reconciliations, journal entries, settlements, and assessments within the Controlling area)
• Perform basic reconciliations and analysis to ensure data consistency and reliability, escalating discrepancies as needed
• Review product cost data (quantities and unit costs) for accuracy
• Assist in variance analysis (differences between standard and actual costs)
• Support costing runs and updates for reporting purposes
• Follow established financial processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across locations
• Provide support to internal stakeholders by responding to routine inquiries and supplying requested financial information
• Support internal and external audit activities, including gathering documentation, responding to audit requests, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and policies
• Assist in documenting and updating process instructions and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, procurement, planning, accounting) to gather information and support financial processes
• Participate in improvement initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
• Support reporting and tracking of Capital Expenditure projects and Fixed Assets under guidance from senior team members
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and compliance requirements
• Develop understanding of business operations and financial processes
• Build foundational skills in financial analysis, reporting, and systems
• Work collaboratively within the finance team and across functions
• Serve as a trained backup for designated team roles, performing essential tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Seek opportunities for learning and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage from day 1
• 6% Match on the 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus
• 13 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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