Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the financial operations of the company. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and analyzing financial data. He/she is an integral part of the E&C Americas finance and accounting team and reports
directly to the Accounting and Treasury Manager for E&C Americas.

• Accounting and Reporting:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Responsible for close entries pertaining to the GL. Assist in the consolidation in IRIS with documentation of additional schedules.

• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, identify and propose and book adjustments as needed

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist Operations control team in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.

• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits, preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Treasury

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting pertaining to cash (net debt, cash flows, liquidities)

• Assist in tracking of hedges and related reporting

• Ad-hoc requests: Assist in upcoming projects as needed (including but not limited to new ERP implementation, COA alignment and other duties as assigned)

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior role.

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification preferred.

• Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and accounting software (SAP preferred).

• Proficiency: Proficient in G-Suite and Excel.

• Attributes: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Characteristics: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Fluent in the English language (oral and written)

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.