Staff Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting

About the role

The Staff 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 Staff 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of journal entries and related analysis
• Supporting the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina
• Coinciding Financial Reporting Package submissions to global headquarters
• Participation in monthly/quarterly Financial Reporting Package submissions
• Preparation of reports and other financial information requests made by management, other key stakeholders, or other Airgas teams
• Participation in ongoing projects and enhancements to accounting and reporting processes including leveraging systems and reporting tools to drive those enhancements
• Ensuring compliance with the Company’s financial policies/procedures and other matters related to compliance
• Looking for ways to continually improve and streamline standard processes to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Minimum of at least 1-2 years financial accounting and/or financial reporting experience required
• 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) preferred; SAP& BPC experience is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Google Suite platform experience a plus
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of IFRS is a plus

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting, public accounting experience, exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies, proficiency in a major ERP system, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and detailed knowledge of IFRS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents: Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid- 3 days a week in office, 2 days from home