Accounting Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

The LAA Controllers organization has an opportunity within the Brazil Controllers team for an Accounting Specialist position located in Sao Paulo, SP.

About you and this role

This position plays a key role in ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of the financial statements and support the management and the Entity Accounting Leader in Financial and Statutory Accounting, the key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities: 

• Participates in various accounting functions including and not limited: general ledger maintenance, review of financial scorecard, US GAAP to Statutory, reconciliations, ensure compliance to operational policies and processes;

• Preparation of financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules

• Accountable for providing assistance with the monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting close;

• Assists with implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP and IFRS principles;

• Preparations of fluctuation analysis and performance of financial statement analytics, providing meaningful explanations for fluctuations provided to senior management;

• Implementation and documentation of internal controls and procedures as required by SOX;

• Participation in process streamlining and improvement projects;

• In charge by annual financial audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors, including preparation and review of schedules;

• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders;

• Coordinating closely with the other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accruals;

• Support the leadership with accounting analysis;

• Planning and structuring work activities and setting deadlines, monitoring the progress and results;  

• Leading accounting projects (M&A);

Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting (Preferred)

• Fluent English level

• Spanish skills is desired

• Professional License (CRC) - Active  

• Experience in Big 4 public accounting firm is desired;

• Understanding of GAAP and applicable accounting rules and regulations;

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong organization and problem solver skills;

• Experience working with SAP;

• Six or more years of relevant work experience preferred in manufactory industry;

• Experience in the preparation and review of general ledger posting and account reconciliation;

• Knowledge of FASB, SEC requirements, SOX, GAAP and IFRS accounting best practices and cross functional accounting impacts;  

Your Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Quick Learner

• Personal Agility

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Self-motivated

• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and practice.

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Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.