Accountant I

Job Accountabilities Assist with maintaining the general ledger including preparing journal entries with proper supporting documentation. Perform routine account reconciliations and assist in researching and resolving reconciling items. Support monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing standard schedules variance explanations and other analyses as assigned. Help ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately stated and aligned with the general ledger. Assist in reviewing financial results and identifying unusual trends or variances. Support SOX compliance activities by completing assigned control tasks accurately and on time. Partner with cross-functional teams Fluidcare GFBS Consolidations to gather information and support reporting needs. Complete ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by management. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to streamline accounting processes and enhance accuracy. Required Skills and Competencies Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Foundational understanding of accounting principles familiarity with US GAAP is a plus Experience with month-end close processes account analysis or internship experience is preferred SOX-404 experience is a plus Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in MS Office Suite Excel Word PowerPoint. Advanced Excel is a plus Experience with accounting systems is preferred JDE or Blackline experience is a plus Demonstrated initiative and desire to grow your career as the company continues to expand Education Experience and Training Bachelor s degree in accounting. 1-3 years of relevant work experience Experience in manufacturing or chemicals industry is a plus but not required. Additional Job Description 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 associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. What&39s in it for you Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory Paid time off for volunteerism Dress for your day how you dress is determined by what your day may bring Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including Medical Dental Vision Parental Leave Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and Savings Plan Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry 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 physicalmental disability genetic information or any other category protected by U.S federal state andor local employment law. Furthermore Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical andor mental disabilities.