Accountant I

**Make a +Difference at Kraton**
- At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.- We are looking to hire a key member of our finance team at our Belpre, Ohio location.
- The purpose of the Plant Accountant position is to analyze accounting information, verify accounting and financial documents, and prepare accounting entries and reports to determine and maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other accounting and financial activities within the organization.- As an analyst role, the Accountant is expected to ensure that financial records are accurate such that the organization is able to address and handle its financial obligations (budgetary and compliance) in a timely manner for efficient operations of the business. The individuals performing this role must be knowledgeable in professional standards such as the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls and financial standards at the local level, when applicable.**Key Responsibilities**
- The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

- Responsible for month end closing activities which can concern manufacturing fixed or variable cost or Capex. Also provide basic site analytics and report out following completion of the close making use of current computer and software technology such as SAP, BI/BW, Concur Expense Reporting System, and other business information systems such as the Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) System.
- Support forecast and budgeting process.
- Provide competent responses to auditors and actively participate in auditing activities such as SOX controls, tax audits and statutory government audits, when applicable.
- Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management.
- Prepare and review accruals with Plant and Site Management as well as proactively suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits where appropriate.
- Performing other administrative, functional, and technical tasks as assigned by management like ad hoc analysis around fixed and variable cost targets for example.
- The Belpre based Plant accountant will be involved in accounting activities related to Infineum.

**Required Skills**:

- Minimum 3 years of work experience in accounting or another relevant field.
- Must have proven transactional accounting and mathematical computation skills.
- Previous ERP experience is required. Experience using SAP is preferred.
- Must possess competent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to details and the ability to deal with ambiguity and vagueness in reaching acceptable resolution and solutions.
- Must be able to build and analyze key financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
- Must be able to make sound judgment calls and informed decisions.

**Education, Certifications & Licenses**
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related field of study from an accredited college/university.
- Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or other related field of study from an accredited college/university is preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) professional license preferred.

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- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position._
- Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer._