Corporate Accountant

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant's vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant's international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic 'start up' atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

Position Summary:

Verdant Specialty Solutions is looking to add a strong accountant to our corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Assistant Global Controller, this position will be responsible for various accounting functions of the global entity. Key responsibilities include active involvement in the global month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, improving the current accounting processes and ERP, and dedication to the success of the department and organization. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to grow and build a well-rounded accounting experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Active engagement in performing month-end close activities for the global entity, including preparing and posting of journal entries and timely completion of account reconciliations and support schedules.

• Complete day-to-day accounting tasks, including posting entries, reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.

• Take ownership of assigned accounting functions, including lease and fixed asset accounting, intangible assets, and payroll accounting.

• Maintain the Roll Forward, Register and Tie-Out of fixed assets, leases, and intangible assets.

• Perform value-added weekly and monthly P&L analytical review of Fixed Plant Costs and SG&A expenses.

• Prepare reports and present financial and other information clearly, in oral and written format, to senior management, auditors, and other internal and external customers.

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and best practices.

• Maintain a continuous improvement approach and professional skepticism mindset to improve the integrity of financial records, ERP, financial reporting and internal controls.

• Perform analysis and generate analytical reports using micro and macro level data.

• Assist external auditors and tax preparers in interim and annual audits and tax filings.

• Support team members in the accounting department and other cross-functional teams.

• Perform special projects and ad hoc requests as required.