Accounting Manager

Job Summary


The Accounting Manager will report to the Sr Manager of Accounting and be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, SOX Compliance and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. This role will oversee 3-4 accountants and be responsible for US and Canada entities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close activities, reviewing and approving journal entries and reconciling accounts for US and Canada operating entities.
• Coordinate the month-end accounting close and prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP for submission to Quaker Corporate and other management reporting.
• Lead SOX compliance for US and Canada entities to ensure accurate and timely completion of control activities.
• Utilize JD Edwards knowledge to monitor integrity issues, maintain the Chart of Accounts (COA), and request modifications to Automatic Accounting Instructions.
• Supervise the preparation of various financial statements and schedules for external and internal financial reporting.
• Oversee Quarterly balance sheet and P&L Flux analysis.
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with sales/personal property tax filings, IRS filings, governmental reports, and act as the primary contact with internal and external auditors.
• Supervise daily cash and bank reconciliations and handle ad hoc requests from management.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Combination of public accounting and corporate industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the month-end close and year-end processes, account analysis and US GAAP financial statement preparation required.
• Extensive knowledge of SOX-404 and experience in the manufacturing or the chemicals industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of accounting systems such as JDE and Blackline preferred.

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting; CPA required.
• Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or chemicals company strongly preferred, showing progression in areas of responsibilities. Previous supervisory experience required.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.


What's in it for you

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran's status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.