Staff Accountant - Beachwood, OH, Onsite

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia.

Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Overview:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Americas and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions for the North American region. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting functions, month-end closings and analyze data, as necessary, to ensure that the general ledger is complete and accurate.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entries

Maintain accuracy of schedules for the following:

Prepaid Expenses Prepaid Insurance Accrued Property Taxes Other Assets Accrued Liabilities Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracy

Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center’s balance sheets

Support internal and external audit requests

Ensure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibility

Complete various financial reporting surveys

Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required

Organizational, analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel Working knowledge of accounting concepts

High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethic

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposure

Public accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently

Exposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and Consolidation Global Benefits Overview Competitive, market-aligned compensation Discretionary global bonus scheme Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role Healthcare – tailored to regional locations Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies) Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
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