Business Overview

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses (see below) formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customers' manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

Customers of ESI’s businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on ESI to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. The breadth of ESI’s offerings provides strong strategic value to the end markets they serve. With over 5,500 people in operating facilities across more than 50 countries, ESI has established a growing legacy of creating technological advances for customers around the globe. Our people and technical sales teams are located close to our key markets, allowing us to maintain strong customer relationships and accelerate our product innovation process.

Job Purpose

The US FSSC consists of a professional staff whose objective is to provide the US business units with specialized services including accounts payable, travel expenses, cash application, asset and freight management, general ledger, financial reporting and SOX / governance controls. The duties of the Accountant III includes a broad range of accounting functions including processing and confirming intercompany transactions and balances, preparation and processing of journal entries, completion of account reconciliations, and maintenance of all headquarter reporting units while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and company policies. The Accountant III reports to the Accounting Manager and assists with the preparation and review of all financial reporting, including weekly reports, monthly and annual closing preparation, forecasting and annual operating plan preparation for the FSSC team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities including update and maintenance of the General Ledger, analysis of account variances and reporting of results to management.
• Coordinate and maintain monthly accruals and standard journal entries.
• Perform monthly analysis of general ledger account variances and reconcile changes.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including departmental expenses, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger accrued accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reporting packages, taking advantage of opportunities to enhance usefulness and efficiency.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain General Ledger.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, analyses and account reconciliations as required to accurately close the monthly fiscal period.
• Distribute monthly reports to appropriate businesses and functions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for Balance Sheet accounts, including documentation to support account balances.
• Ensure that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved
• Ensure that privileged and/or proprietary information is adequately safeguarded against disclosure
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and compliance.
• Performs account analysis support for the Accounting Manager & FSSC team.

Skills

• Bachelor degree in Accounting with 3-5+ years of experience.
• Understanding of inventory and cost accounting is a plus.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange and currency conversions is beneficial in this position.
• Technical Skills: MS Excel; macros, pivot tables, advanced formulas. SAP, HFM, and Blackline

Education

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation