Staff Accountant

Overview The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Americas and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions for the North American region. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day‑to‑day accounting functions, month‑end closings and analyze data, as necessary, to ensure that the general ledger is complete and accurate. Job Responsibilities Support the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entries Maintain accuracy of schedules for the following: Prepaid Expenses Prepaid Insurance Accrued Property Taxes Other Assets Accrued Liabilities Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracy Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center’s balance sheets Support internal and external audit requests Ensure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibility Complete various financial reporting surveys Other duties as assigned or requested Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required Organizational, analytical skills and problem‑solving skills Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel Working knowledge of accounting concepts High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethic Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposure Public accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently Exposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and Consolidation Global Benefits Overview Competitive, market‑aligned compensation Discretionary global bonus scheme Discretionary Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role Healthcare – tailored to regional locations Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies) Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes #J-18808-Ljbffr