Accountant I

Accountant I

Accountant 1 - Staff Accountant

IMCD US currently has an opening for an Accountant 1 - Staff Accountant. This role is based in our Corporate Headquarters in Westlake, Ohio.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

The Staff Account I is responsible for month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, reporting to management, and various process improvement projects.

Successful candidates will be responsible to:

Prepare month-end close journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate differences between supporting documents and GL.

Compile financials and provide comments for material accounts for management review.

Prepare various sales and expense reports for internal management.

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Ensure that internal controls are in place and maintained by management in various departments.

Draft process narratives and memos for various accounts and projects.

Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Comply with sales tax legal requirements, prepare sales tax analysis, and file sales tax returns with states. Collect sales tax Exemption Certificates from customers if any.

Reconcile ERP general ledger accounts with BI sales reports.

Involved in inventory adjustments, pricing adjustments, and commissions.

Provide external auditors with supporting documents related to internal control and substantive audit procedures.

Prepare special financial reports such as financial ratios and income statement accounts flux analysis by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Enter commissions and perform intercompany reconciliations and involved in inventory/ adjustments/pricing adjustments/commissions.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing up to date accounting regulations and procedures.

Skills:

Possess the ability to interact with colleagues in a professional and friendly manner.

Detailed-oriented and conscientious, with a process-improvement mindset.

Must possess good organizational skills and the desire to learn.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Desired Qualifications:

• CMA/CPA or desire to obtain.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen.

• Problem Solving/Analysis.

• Customer/Client Focus.

• Communication Proficiency.

• Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMCD Offers

If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you'll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you'll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders' entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index.