Albemarle Corporation Looking for US Accounting Associate at Charlotte, NC  Full Time

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When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Job Description

US Accounting Associate

The US Accounting Associate is responsible for the execution and delivery of accounting activities under the leadership of a tenured manager. The ideal candidate is a team player with accounting knowledge and an interest in US payroll.

Job Summary

• Ensure month-end close processes are effective and completed timely, including, but not limited to, monthly account analyses and reconciliations
• Analyze data from payroll reports and the general ledger to ensure proper accounting and identify, research, and resolve any issues noted
• Prepare or review journal entries, ensure timely processing and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting and compliance with internal controls over payroll accounting
• Actively troubleshoot and resolve accounting challenges
• Recommend accounting improvements and drive the implementation of recommended enhancements
• Collaborate effectively with other departments including HR, Payroll, Treasury, Finance, Tax, and Accounts Payable to ensure alignment regarding cross-departmental dependencies and impacts and to address payroll accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Proactively coordinate with Controllers and Management regarding accounting activity including, for example, upcoming payroll activity that may impact forecasting
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and implementation of new technology
• Support strategic and cross-functional projects
• Maintain organized records to provide support to internal and external auditors
• Ensure process documentation for US payroll accounting is accurate and routinely updated
• Assist with other duties and ad-hoc projects as requested

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with Accounting; payroll experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant license preferred
• CPA firm experience preferred
• High energy, results-oriented, self-starter with excellent time and project management skills
• Proven ability to structure and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with excel utilizing pivot tables, v-lookups, graphs, charts, etc.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive data appropriately
• Clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles and company values
• Experience with financial controls and compliance with laws and policies, culture, and code of conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blackline, ADP GlobalView, ADP Streamline, and SAP

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