Staff Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting

Staff Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting

Location: Radnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management

How will you contribute and grow?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Airgas is hiring for a Staff Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting in Radnor, PA!

We are looking for you!

• Hybrid- 3 days a week in office, 2 days from home
• Comprehensive family benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Support for parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Staff Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting plays an integral role within our Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This position is primarily responsible for critical monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting processes. Key responsibilities include preparation of journal entries and related analysis, supporting the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina, and coordinating Financial Reporting Package submissions to our global corporate headquarters in Paris, France. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will act as a liaison to all Airgas Business Unit (BU) subsidiaries on accounting matters and consult with various stakeholders such as the Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, internal/external auditors, BU Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Legal. This role will also manage various ad hoc projects. Please note that this is a hybrid position, based at the Airgas Corporate Headquarters in Radnor, PA.

• Month-end procedures, including the preparation of analysis and posting of journal entries related to topics such as:

  • General month-end journal entries and accruals
  • Hedge accounting
  • IFRS 16
  • Deferred compensation
  • Hardgoods rebates
  • Key accounting provisions and reserves
• Along with the BSC, ensure accurate financial and statistical close processes including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly Financial Reporting Package submissions to the global headquarters.
• Preparation of reports and other financial information requests made by management, other key stakeholders, or other Airgas teams.
• Participate in ongoing projects and enhancements to accounting and reporting processes including leveraging systems and reporting tools to drive those enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's financial policies/procedures and other matters related to compliance.
• Look for ways to continually improve and streamline standard processes to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.

Are you a match?

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Minimum of at least 1-2 years financial accounting and/or financial reporting experience required.

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting a plus.
• Public accounting experience a plus and/or exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies a plus.
• Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred; SAP& BPC experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Google Suite platform experience a plus.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of IFRS is a plus.

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal employment opportunity information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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