What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Michelman?
General Summary
Michelman is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join our dynamic regional Accounting Team. This critical role, reporting directly to the Americas Controller, is integral to our daily operations, ensuring precise accounting and compliance. We are looking for a proactive individual who is eager to learn, excels in cross-departmental communication, and applies critical thinking to their tasks. This position offers an excellent foundation for those looking to start or advance their career in corporate accounting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Record and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger in the proper accounting period while following company policy and US GAAP
- Review balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations for assigned accounts and explain changes between periods and between budget and actual
- Active contributor to regional and global accounting projects
- Assist in identification and implementation of improvements to accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Support financial statement audit and tax compliance activities
- Assist in accounts payable issue resolution; Process vendor payments
- Cross-train on functional areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and fixed assets
- Act as a key resource for other functional departments, offering valuable information and assisting in resolving issues.
Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter with innate curiosity combined with personal and professional initiative
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively and collaboratively work with various levels of staff and management
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 0-2 Years of experience
Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
About Michelman
Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.
Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.
No phone calls please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.
For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.
It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
