Senior Corporate Accountant

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose:

The Senior Corporate Accountant will perform a variety of accounting and reporting functions for Zeon Chemicals L.P., related to the following areas: general ledger, financial statements, intercompany reporting, payroll and timekeeping accounting, audit and tax client assistance coordination; and compliance requirements including, but not limited to, corporate insurance and risk assessments and monitoring; and other general duties as assigned.

Job Functions/Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger accounting responsibilities on a timely and accurate basis.
• Prepare and post and/or review and approve all assigned journal entries; and complete and/or review assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Perform various general ledger account maintenance and reporting structures within accounting systems.
• Perform preliminary review of quarterly report package to ZC.
• Complete and submit monthly report package to ZC and other requests.
• Complete and/or review designated government forms.
• Prepare and coordinate client assistance for financial audits, quarterly reviews and JSOX testing.
• Prepare quarterly ratio analyses and various data requests for external auditors.
• Prepare and coordinate client assistance for income tax provision and tax returns, R&D tax credit coordination, etc.
• Review and approve payroll and timekeeping processing to ensure timely and accurate payment of all payrolls, including 401k funding, plus ups, payroll tax compliance and any adjustments.
• Review and approve certain employee master data information in the payroll and timekeeping system.
• Review and approve payroll disbursement requests as applicable, payroll journal entries and account reconciliations, and other periodic reporting requirements as needed.
• Assist with JSOX annual review and other compliance requirements, including SAP configurable controls testing and annual control matrix updates.
• Assist with fraud risk assessment and monitoring.
• Perform and/or review periodic SOD analysis and monitoring.
• Coordinate corporate insurance program with broker.
• Coordinate the completion of the Benefit Plan Audited Financial Statements, including review of audited statements for Form 5500 filing purposes.
• Ensure compliance with all JSOX key financial controls.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements, ensuring that customers' (both internal and external) needs are met.
• Adhere to the quality system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Business required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred
• Equivalent experience will be considered

Experience:

• Minimum of five (7) years’ experience in an accounting function is required.
• Experience in preparing financial statements is required.
• Experience with intercompany accounting is a plus.
• Experience in payroll and related compliance is preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written, with internal customers, peers, and management.
• Ability to meet deadlines is critical.
• Problem solving, analytical thinking, and documentation knowledge.
• Understanding of overall accounting rules and theory a must.
• Experience in data analysis, including designing and developing business analytics reports and dashboards, is a plus.

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.