Senior Accountant

About Us:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the US Ops Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day activities for the main US Operating entities. This position will be involved in all aspects of general accounting. The role will also work closely with Global Financial Business Services (GFBS), Global Consolidations and External Reporting teams to ensure accurate and timely results during the month-end and quarter-end close.

Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring proper recording of transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments ensuring journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry.
• Prepare account and other monthly and quarterly analyses as requested by management.
• Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated and reconciled to the general ledger. Research variances, determines root causes and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Reviews financial statements for operating trends and results, researching variances to forecast and budget prior month and prior year.
• Maintain SOX compliance for entities, ensuring that control activities are completed accurately and timely.
• Track and maintain fixed assets and capital projects detail, including management of expenditure request process and month-end depreciation adjustments.
• Prepare ad hoc requests from management and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Combination of public accounting and corporate industry experience preferred.
• Experience with the month-end close and year-end processes, account analysis and US GAAP financial statement preparation required.
• Knowledge of SOX-404 and experience in the manufacturing or the chemicals industry is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of accounting systems such as JDE and Blackline (or other account reconciliation software) preferred.
• Internal drive to grow your career with the company, as the company grows
• Sarbanes Oxley 404 experience is preferred.

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting; CPA preferred.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience showing progression in areas of responsibilities, manufacturing or chemicals industry preferred

What's in it for you:

• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.