Sr. Accountant

Work Location : On-Site | Corporate – Collierville, TN Summary AOC is the leading global supplier of specialty resins, gel coats, colorants and other formulations which enable customers to create robust, durable, and versatile coatings, protective barriers, colorants, visual effects, adhesives, and composites. Find out more at AOC is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, team-driven Senior Accountant to join the Accounting/Finance team. This position will work closely with the Americas Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting team, plant controllers, and other finance professionals across the region. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly financial close and reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing manual journal entries and account reconciliations, performing financial analysis, and supporting monthly management reporting. The role will also have meaningful involvement in financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of actual results compared to plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, demonstrated analytical capabilities and sound business acumen. The candidate should be comfortable working across both accounting and FP&A activities, able to effectively manage changing priorities and deadlines, and demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. Responsibilities Play key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparing manual journal entries and account reconciliations Review assigned journal entries and account reconciliations, evaluating the appropriateness of accounting treatment and ensuring transactions are accurate, properly supported and approved, and recorded in accordance with company policies and established internal controls within a JSOX environment Lead the accounting/finance aspects of our customer rebate program; including interacting with Americas sales team on rebate contract setup and maintenance, reviewing sales contracts for revenue recognition matters, coordinating the recording of rebate accruals and payments, and overseeing quarterly reviews of rebate contract balances with sales and finance teams Manage the Americas lease accounting process in accordance with IFRS 16, including coordinating with procurement and finance teams to ensure portfolio of leases is accurate and updated; work with other finance team members to ensure accurate recording of needed additions/updates in lease accounting system and related journal entries and account reconciliations Support Americas Controller and Accounting Manager in preparation of the financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) and other management reporting schedules Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules and supporting documentation and by responding to auditor inquiries Perform periodic financial analysis, including actual versus budget, forecast, and prior-year variance analysis; Identify and communicate significant business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities Partner with accounting, finance, and business teams to understand financial results and provide meaningful insights regarding business performance Play an active role in the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes, including coordinating inputs from business partners, preparing financial projections, validating assumptions, consolidating submissions, and analyzing forecast results Support FP&A activities and ad hoc financial analysis, including operating expense, capital spending, working capital, cash flow, profitability, and other analyses required to support management decision-making Participate in special projects and other accounting and financial analysis activities as requested by finance leadership Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field required; MBA or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus 3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting, public accounting (audit), or FP&A CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Powerpoint Experience with Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems preferred; Familiarity with lease accounting software and/or financial consolidation systems such as OneStream or Hyperion is a plus Strong understanding of financial accounting standards and financial reporting, demonstrated experience with accounting and financial processes; Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial variance analysis preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely Demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and urgency, with the ability to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial results, identify trends, and understand underlying business drivers Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Must be willing and able to work on-site in office 5 days/week What We Offer Competitive Pay Paid Vacation and Holidays 401(k) with Company Contributions and Matching Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Effective the 1st of the Month After Hire! Health Savings Account (HSA) Company-Paid Life Insurance + Disability Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr AOC Formulations