General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

General Ledger Accountant | Celanese

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Celanese, located in Hopewell, VA, where you will support our Finance team in the US. Celanese is a global chemical and specialty materials company with a significant manufacturing and industrial footprint, serving diverse markets worldwide. This General Ledger Accountant position is critical for maintaining accurate and transparent financial records. You will play a key role in supporting the US Finance team’s operational efficiency and ensuring the integrity of financial data through diligent month-end close activities and precise reporting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Hopewell, VA
• Pay: $62000–$99200 yearly
• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Owns the accurate and timely execution of month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for the US operations.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Oversee: Execute all monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Manage: Prepare, review, and accurately post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other essential accounting adjustments.
• Validate: Perform thorough monthly general ledger account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of any discrepancies.
• Support: Contribute to accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including cash application and reconciliation tasks.
• Optimize: Develop and maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and comprehensive documentation to enhance efficiency.
• Generate: Provide critical Sales and Use Tax data and reporting support to the Tax Department.
• Operate: Manage all SAP transactions and meticulously document any required reversals.
• Aid: Assist with both internal and external audits, providing necessary financial documentation and explanations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a solid knowledge of accounting principles; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 0-3 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Skills: Solid understanding of core accounting principles, including accrual accounting and financial reporting; proven ability to execute month-end close processes effectively; basic proficiency in Excel, capable of using formulas and inputting data into financial models; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a proactive, results-driven approach within a team environment.
• Bonus: Previous general ledger accounting experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environment.