Staff Accountant

Synthomer•Beachwood, OH

47d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Americas and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions for the North American region. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting functions, month-end closings and analyze data, as necessary, to ensure that the general ledger is complete and accurate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required
Organizational, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
Working knowledge of accounting concepts
High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethic
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposure
Public accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
Exposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and Consolidation

Responsibilities

Support the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entries
Maintain accuracy of schedules for the following: Prepaid Expenses, Prepaid Insurance, Accrued Property Taxes, Other Assets, Accrued Liabilities
Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracy
Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center’s balance sheets
Support internal and external audit requests
Ensure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibility
Complete various financial reporting surveys
Other duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes