Avient
Senior Accountant
Avient, Avon Lake, Ohio, United States, 44012
Job Summary
The Systems Senior Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Manager, is a key role that is responsible for the month-end close process, reconciliations, variance analysis, audits, automation and process efficiency creation through SAP FICO initiatives, and other ad-hoc projects. This role also serves as liaison to IT to drive process improvement.
Essential FunctionsPrimary responsibilities include the monthly and quarterly closing process for related company financial statements, including providing direct oversight to general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations of judgmental and/or complex balance sheet and income statements accounts.Owns initiatives to improve and create new processes where applicable, to optimize and standardize our global accounting function.Works cross functionally with those in other areas, such as Manufacturing Accounting, Global Business Services, Analytical Finance, Information Technology, Treasury and Tax, to co-ordinate process improvements that result in more effective and efficient monthly and quarterly close processes.Responsible for leading both routine and complex accounting requirements, including, but not limited to, journal entries, reconciliations utilizing BlackLine, analysis of activities and reporting. Execution and continuous improvement of the monthly COPA assessment process, various judgmental accruals and reserves, as well as assistance with other important close activities.Assists and provides cross functional support, guidance and escalation management of activities from our internal business partners.Takes ownership and drives completion of other activities and processes critical to monthly close including but not limited to automated jobs.Maintain relevant documentation to ensure streamlined support and knowledge transfer between associates & external partners.Provide business expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and/or procedures to meet end-user needs.Other duties and projects as assigned.Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting systems or related field3-5+ years experience in accounting, systems, finance, SOX compliance and treasury in an SAP ERP environment.Advanced written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervisionTeam player with proven ability to lead and manage projectsAble to work in a dynamic, fast paced, informal and rapidly changing business environment
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
•Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
•Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
•Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
•Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
•Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The Systems Senior Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Manager, is a key role that is responsible for the month-end close process, reconciliations, variance analysis, audits, automation and process efficiency creation through SAP FICO initiatives, and other ad-hoc projects. This role also serves as liaison to IT to drive process improvement.
Essential FunctionsPrimary responsibilities include the monthly and quarterly closing process for related company financial statements, including providing direct oversight to general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations of judgmental and/or complex balance sheet and income statements accounts.Owns initiatives to improve and create new processes where applicable, to optimize and standardize our global accounting function.Works cross functionally with those in other areas, such as Manufacturing Accounting, Global Business Services, Analytical Finance, Information Technology, Treasury and Tax, to co-ordinate process improvements that result in more effective and efficient monthly and quarterly close processes.Responsible for leading both routine and complex accounting requirements, including, but not limited to, journal entries, reconciliations utilizing BlackLine, analysis of activities and reporting. Execution and continuous improvement of the monthly COPA assessment process, various judgmental accruals and reserves, as well as assistance with other important close activities.Assists and provides cross functional support, guidance and escalation management of activities from our internal business partners.Takes ownership and drives completion of other activities and processes critical to monthly close including but not limited to automated jobs.Maintain relevant documentation to ensure streamlined support and knowledge transfer between associates & external partners.Provide business expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and/or procedures to meet end-user needs.Other duties and projects as assigned.Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting systems or related field3-5+ years experience in accounting, systems, finance, SOX compliance and treasury in an SAP ERP environment.Advanced written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervisionTeam player with proven ability to lead and manage projectsAble to work in a dynamic, fast paced, informal and rapidly changing business environment
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
•Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
•Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
•Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
•Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
•Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.