Accountant jobs in New Britain, CT

Business Overview

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customers' manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

Customers of ESI’s businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on ESI to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. The breadth of ESI’s offerings provides strong strategic value to the end markets they serve. With over 5,500 people in operating facilities across more than 50 countries, ESI has established a growing legacy of creating technological advances for customers around the globe. Our people and technical sales teams are located close to our key markets, allowing us to maintain strong customer relationships and accelerate our product innovation process. The company has two segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty.

The electronics segment is made up of: Circuitry (MacDermid Enthone), and Semiconductor & Assembly Solutions (Alpha & Compugraphics) businesses.

The Industrial & Specialty segment is made up of: Industrial (MacDermid Enthone), Graphics (MacDermid Graphics) and Energy (MacDermid Offshore) businesses.

Job Purpose

The duties of the Accountant include a specific range of accounting functions including processing journal entries, preparation and processing of account reconciliations, assisting the Manager with the maintenance of all headquarter reporting units while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and company policies. The Accountant assists the Manager with preparation and review of all financial reporting, including but not limited to monthly and annual closing preparation, interim and annual audit requests and monthly revaluations of foreign denominated loans, interest and invoices. Our US FSSC consists of a professional staff whose objectives are to provide the US business units with specialized services including accounts payable, travel expenses, cash application, asset management, general ledger, financial reporting and SOX / governance controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close activities.
• Assist with creation and parking of journal entries and the gathering of supporting documentation and approvals.
• Assist with the reconciliation of monthly intercompany account imbalances using HFM and further research.
• Prepare or assist with preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations in BlackLine, including attachment of all required supporting documentation; flag all variances and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits. Gather supporting documentation and upload to shared sites, as applicable.
• Prepare monthly SOX control documentation and maintain storage of these documents.
• Assist with entering new fixed assets and maintaining the accounting for them.
• Create monthly checklists and monthly file set-up for close-related activities.
• Upload monthly results into HFM and complete all supplemental and roll forward schedules as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting with 0-3 years of exp. OR Associates degree with 5 years exp. OR High School diploma with 8 years exp.
• Ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of general ledger, debits/credits, balance sheets, assets/liabilities, bank reconciliations, inter - company reconciliations worldwide
• Accounting for corporate entities and holding companies
• Knowledge of foreign exchange, currency conversions
• Technical Skills: MS Excel; macros, pivot tables, advanced formulas. SAP, HFM, and Backline

Education

EEO Statement

Element Solution Inc is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation