Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Accountant – Grandview, Ohio

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team in Grandview, Ohio. The role focuses on financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement using SAP ERP and Microsoft Office.

• Responsible for inventory and inventory costing reviews.
• Responsible for plant expense reviews/accruals.
• Responsible for plant profitability/gross margin reviews.
• Work closely with business partners to resolve gross margin, expense, and other financial issues.
• Process financial close duties in a timely and accurate manner (including completion of all assigned balance sheet account reconciliations).
• Provide various other financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Finance Leader, Controller, or the CFO.
• Timely responses to audit requests that cover a wide range of topics.
• Document internal control policies and procedures in areas of responsibility and assist in implementing new internal control policies and procedures.
• Continuously strive to improve processes, service quality to internal and external customers, and employee relations.
• Work effectively with co‑workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by working safely and reporting injuries, safety hazards, or program violations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.

Technical and Behavioral

Skills:

• Sound business acumen, able to solve business opportunities both tactically and strategically.
• Good understanding of GAAP & IAS.
• Mastery of O365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Access); prior Excel template creation experience strongly desired.
• Natural curiosity – business process acumen.
• Results‑driven, candid, with an innate sense of what will work and what will not.
• Professional, strong communicator and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

ALTA Performance Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.