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Portfolio Business : [[custdivision_obj_RMK]] J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries. Position Summary Performs a wide variety of general accounting and analytical responsibilities that are critical to the operations of the JM Huber US Finance team and ensuring a timely financial close on a monthly basis. Collaborates with colleagues and accounting management to calculate and prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, record and reconcile intercompany activity, and completes various account reconciliations to ensure integrity of the balance sheet. The Staff Accountant also acts as a liaison to other Huber affiliates to ensure proper accounting of intercompany activity, respond to and prepare work papers for various audit inquires, and perform various accounting related tasks and ad hoc requests. Principal Duties & Responsibilities General Accounting and Month-end Close Prepare journal entries, including development of supporting documentation and calculations Prepaids, accrued expenses, corporate overhead allocations Revenue recognition analysis and deferral calculations Customer freight accruals, coordinate with Logistics Team to ensure completeness & accuracy T&E and Purchase Cards calculations and accruals Close financial accounting sub-systems in Oracle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables close, ensuring proper system cut-off and interface Payroll accounting journal interface and related payroll accruals 3 rd party commission accounting interface and accruals Reconciliations, documentation, and analytics Prepare reconciliations of bank activity and bank statements Track and ensure reconciliation with I/C partners, including factored receivables and shipment activity Review of trial balance for discrepancies and potential reclassifications Draft account reconciliations, research, document and resolve reconciling items Audit and Other responsibilities Prepare schedules and work papers for internal and external audit requests Liaise and respond to audit questions and inquiries Coordinate with Shared Transaction Services (STS) group to resolve Accounts Payable issues, coordinating with plant accounting teams, as necessary Secondary back-up for cash application, when necessary Perform various ad hoc projects and analysis, as necessary Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA track preferred 2 to 4 years accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing organization or audit firm Working knowledge of US GAAP Experience with an integrated ERP system, Oracle a plus Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with a team Effective communication skills, written and verbal Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to be flexible with work assignments and collaboration Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance. J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required [[mfield6]] [[mfield7]] [[custSecondCity]]
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