Staff Accountant

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

8d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will report to Accounting and Reporting Manager. Based on Cincinnati, Ohio. Salary range for this position based on candidate experience 75,000-80,000 year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (CPA or equivalent certification preferred).
Preferably 2 years of experience in general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and preparation of basic financial statements.
Strong in IFRS, local GAAP, and corporate frameworks.
Fluent English
Familiarity with ERP software (e.g., SAP) and proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
Ability to adapt to updated accounting standards, digital tools, and process improvements.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.
High integrity and commitment to quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring reconciliations and reporting are completed on schedule.
Analyse balance sheet accounts and main variations.
Prepare monthly accruals, prepaids and the corresponding journal entries.
Assist in preparing internal financial statements, management reports or audit schedules.
Support on the preparation of statutory Financial Statements (semi-annual and annual).
Assist in Internal or External Audits.
Assist Accounting Manager with Internal/External reporting.
Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Identify unreconciled items and work to resolve them promptly.
Assist in budget preparation, forecasting and expense analysis/variations.
Fulfil reporting requests from the Government (quarterly and annually).
Assist in periodic benefit accruals, benefit true ups, and benefit accounting topics.
Support ad hoc financial analysis as required by senior management.
Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives within Finance and Accounting to enhance efficiency and control (automation, process simplification, digital tools).