Senior Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting

Location:

We are looking for you !

• Bachelor's degree required

• 5+ years experience

• Hybrid from Radnor, PA- 3 days in office

Recruiter: Roseanne Khachikyan / Roseanne.Khachikyan@airliquide.com / 424-318-0169

The Senior Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting plays an integral role within our Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This position is primarily responsible for critical monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting processes. Key responsibilities include preparation of journal entries and related analysis, supporting the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina, and coordinating Financial Reporting Package submissions to our global corporate headquarters in Paris, France. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will act as a liaison to all Airgas Business Unit (BU) subsidiaries on accounting matters and consult with various stakeholders such as the Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, internal/external auditors, BU Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Legal. This role will also manage various ad hoc projects. Please note that this is a hybrid position, based at the Airgas Corporate Headquarters in Radnor, PA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Month-end procedures, including the preparation of analysis and posting of journal entries related to topics such as:

  • General month-end journal entries and accruals

  • Hedge Accounting

  • IFRS 16

  • Deferred Compensation

  • Hardgoods Rebates

  • Key accounting provisions and reserves

• Along with the BSC, ensure accurate financial and statistical close processes including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines.

• Coordinate and participate in monthly/quarterly Financial Reporting Package submissions to the global headquarters.

• Preparation of reports and other financial information requests made by management, other key stakeholders, or other Airgas teams.

• Participate in ongoing projects and enhancements to accounting and reporting processes including leveraging systems and reporting tools to drive those enhancements.

• Provide support, direction, and training to the teams staff level accountants.

• Ensure compliance with the Company's financial policies/procedures and other matters related to compliance.

• Look for ways to continually improve and streamline standard processes to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business from an accredited college or university required.

• 5+ of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting and/or financial accounting experience required.

• Possess a strong "client service" mindset with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with internal and external parties.

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of IFRS.

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage large data sets and complex calculations.

• Ability to assume increasing responsibilities in a rapidly-changing environment.

• Ability to understand the impact of new technologies on processes and costs.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting local, BSC and Corporate management and demands.

• Flexible/team player; comfortable changing directions mid-stream; understands the importance of achieving team objectives and has the ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting a plus.

• Public accounting experience a plus and/or exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies a plus.

• Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) required; SAP& BPC experience is strongly preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Google Suite platform experience a plus.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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