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- Responsible for the monthly and year end close process
Accounting Manager, US - Malvern, United States - PQ
Description
The PQ Corporation- North America Silicates is adding to its team an Accounting Manager, US & Canada.The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, at least 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing company, and strong Excel and GAAP knowledge.
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of one and managing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, a passion for detail, and the ability to execute strategic plans effectively.
Major Tasks:
General accounting
Oversee monthly close process
Load financial data to consolidation tool
Review journal entries and account reconciliations
Assistance with external audit
Assistance with annual budgeting process
Responsibilities:
Monthly closing and general ledger maintenance, review and analysis
Preparation and review of monthly journal entries
Preparation and review of monthly accrual accounts and account reconciliations
Upload SAP data to consolidation tool, monthly
Complete various forms in consolidation tool in conjunction with month end close
Reviewing account fluctuations on a monthly basis
Oversee general accounting activities for US and Canada entities
Oversee the Fixed asset and Capex projects
Work closely with plants and management to ensure timely closure of capex projects
Manage and develop Senior accountant
Reconcile intercompany transactions
Support cost accounting team as needed
Reconcile and analyze GR/IR accounts, work with purchasing to resolve discrepancies
Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and guidelines for accounting transactions
Maintain and support blackline account reconciliation process
Proactively recommend process improvements regarding monthly and year-end accounting processes and procedures
Generate and maintain organized workpapers supporting general ledger accounts
Assistance with annual budget process
Support financial request from the other departments, including treasury, tax and legal departments
Location(s)
Additional Information
PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products.
PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.
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