Senior Accountant

R10103818 Senior Accountant (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) - Project management - GM&T The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the financial operations of the company. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and analyzing financial data. He/she is an integral part of the E&C Americas finance and accounting team and reports
directly to the Accounting and Treasury Manager for E&C Americas.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Senior Accountant - Houston, TX.

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ( Day 1 for Air Liquide) / Your benefits start after just 1 day of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Responsible for close entries pertaining to the GL.
• Account Reconciliation: Review assigned balance sheet accounts, identify and propose and book adjustments as needed
• Project Accounting: Responsible for project management, project close out, invoicing, collections and netting invoices, including problem resolution
• Inventory: assist in annual inventory and continuous improvement
• Provide financial planning and analysis to support the business performance and strategic decisions.
• AR overdues reporting (follow up and escalation when necessary)
• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits, preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting pertaining to cash (net debt, cash flows, liquidities)
• Assist in tracking of hedges and related reporting
• Ad-hoc requests: Assist in upcoming projects as needed (including but not limited to new ERP implementation, COA alignment and other duties as assigned)
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

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Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior role.

• Proficiency: Proficient in G-Suite and Excel.

• Attributes: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Characteristics: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Fluent in the English language (oral and written)

​ Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification

• Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and accounting software

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.