Accountant Job Listing at Kraton Corporation in Belpre, OH (Job ID 1188622200A2)

Description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team at our Belpre, Ohio location. 

The purpose of the Accountant position is to analyze accounting information, verify accounting and financial documents, and prepare accounting reports to determine and maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other accounting and financial activities within the organization. 

• Examine financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with accounting laws and regulations, and financial standards at the local level, when applicable.
• Ensure that financial records are accurate such that the organization is able to address and handle its financial obligations (budgetary and compliance) in a timely manner for efficient operations of the business.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure information is accurate and coded properly.
• Prepare, analyze, reconcile financial reports such as consolidated and detailed income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and cost center reports. 
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer and software technology such as SAP, BI/BW, Concur Expense Reporting System, and other business information systems such as the Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) System.
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures.
• Organize and maintain financial records.
• Provide competent responses to auditors and actively participate in auditing activities such as SOX controls and statutory government audits, when applicable.
• Assess financial operations and make best practices recommendations to management.
• Prepare and review accruals with Plant and Site Management as well as proactively suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits where appropriate.
• Partner with business operations to explain accounting information and findings.
• Prepare written reports and participate in meetings with business managers, internal business partners, or other customers. 
• Performing other ad hoc requests as needed to support their fellow accounting team members and operations.  

• 3 years of work experience in accounting or finance strongly preferred.
• Must have proven transactional accounting and mathematical computation skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced proficiency with Excel is a plus.
• Previous ERP experience is required. Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Must be able to apply general accounting concepts, knowledge, standards, and practices.
• Must possess competent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to details and the ability to deal with ambiguity and vagueness in reaching acceptable resolution and solutions.
• Must be able to build and analyze cost reports to review with operations as well as build reports for plant and corporate level leadership in support of overall financial statements and balance sheets.
• Must be able to make sound judgment calls and informed decisions taking into account the need to prioritize against competing timelines.
• Must have effective communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal) and the ability to present clear, well-documented and understood findings and recommendations.
• Must have effective organization skills with a commitment to effectively managing time and work priorities.
• This position requires a keen focus on timeliness and accuracy of detailed work.  
• Must be able to work independently and on teams within a fast paced/fluid environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours during periods at certain times such as monthly and quarterly close process, end of year budgeting.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related field of study from an accredited college/university.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.