Senior Accountant at Univar USA Inc in Dublin, OH

At Univar Solutions, we’re building on our more than 90 years of experience and drawing on deep resources – inventory and logistics experts, scientists, PhDs, procurement, customer service, sales and marketers-to deliver consultative services and an unmatched portfolio to solve customers’ formulation and operational challenges. When you work for Univar Solutions, you’ll play an important role in shaping how we deliver more than chemical and ingredients.

Primary Purpose

This role will support one district within a region and work closely with their district finance counterpart to ensure accurate financial statements for the locations within this district.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of Contribution Margin transactions within Region/District including Revenue, COGS & Misc. COS, Standard Freight/Warehouse charges
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of Warehouse cost centers (site costs) within Region/District
• Review & analyze District financial statements for accuracy & comparability, providing written explanations for material variances & fluctuations
• Product Costing ensuring that all costs are captured and correctly accounted for
• Handle month-end product costing responsibilities and other responsibilities as needed
• Initiate adjustments in accordance with operating procedures
• Document errors and adjustments in accordance with operating procedures
• Work misapplied and out of period payments to correct period
• Prepare and ensure completeness of balance sheet reconciliations with outstanding items researched and appropriate action taken in a timely manner
• Analysis and reporting on balance sheet and income statement
• Foster business partnership with District Finance Managers & site personnel within Region
• Assist with the internal and external audits as requested
• Create and maintain process documentation for assigned duties and processes
• Provide accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions and/or concerns to meet business needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines and compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance
• Five or more years of accounting experience
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate with varying levels of management
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work, take ownership, and succeed in a rapidly changing environment
• Responsibility for your task area
• Run or help direct various project teams
• Independent thinker willing to challenge the status quo
• Understand the bigger picture and how your task impacts other tasks
• Conscientious about completing tasks even if requires additional time and effort
• Adapt to Changing Environment
• Self-Directed
• Experience in continuous process improvement
• Knowledgeable of US GAAP and IFRS