Corporate Finance and SOX Compliance Senior Accountant

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for a Senior Corporate Finance and SOX Compliance Analyst. The Analyst will support compliance related to enterprise-wide AI, automation, and agility efforts. Additionally, they will support SEC reporting deadlines, SOX compliance management, audit support, and other recurring financial close deliverables.This position is hybrid (3 days/week in office) and located in Charlotte.What You Will Do· Bring creativity and curiosity to our talented team· Utilize your strong accounting knowledge and can-do attitude to collaborate with your team· Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and rollforwards· Prepare fluctuation analyses to understand and explain changes in account balances over time· Research and consider the accounting for special projects and transactions· Team with and support internal and external audit teams· Support SOX compliance activities including segregation of duty analyses, SOC reporting review management, and SAP Upgrade SOX assessment management.· Partner with control owners to assess control design, identify process or documentation gaps, and drive timely resolution of SOX-related issues· Use creativity to problem solve and suggest opportunities for improvement· Leverage artificial intelligence and make recommendations on how use of AI can be expanded· Manage the governance framework for artificial intelligence impacting SOXWhat You BringRequired:· BS in Accounting or Finance· Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience· Strong interpersonal skills, superior intellect· Proven ability to work in fast-paced, detailed, and deadline-oriented environment· High proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel· Financial analysis and critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation ability· Team player with flexibility to shift prioritiesIt’d be great if you also have:· SAP & BPC experience· 2+ years of public accounting experience· CPA· An interest in AI and automationBenefits of joining Albemarle· Competitive compensation · Comprehensive benefits package · A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. Be an essential element to a brighter future. #LI-JH2Benefits of Joining AlbemarleCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageA diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.SummaryLocation: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of AmericaType: Full time