The Role
Manages general accounting operations, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, audit support, tax filing support, and GAAP/IFRS compliance. The role serves as an accounting resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, improves internal controls and procedures, supports financial analysis and accounting projects, and mentors junior staff.
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Senior Accountant
Location: Houston, Texas
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — four days per week in the office and one day working remotely.
About us:
thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants in both chlor-alkali and green hydrogen applications. As part of thyssenkrupp’s Decarbon Technologies segment, the company brings extensive engineering, procurement, and construction expertise in electrochemical plants, supported by a strong track record of more than 600 successfully installed projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts. Building on more than 50 years of chlor-alkali experience, thyssenkrupp nucera is expanding water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen at industrial scale for green value chains and an industry powered by clean energy.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing general accounting operations and ensuring
the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role involves recording, verifying, and
consolidating transactions, as well as supporting compliance with accounting standards and
internal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly month-end close process.
- Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and tie them to all subledgers, including
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Cash.
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Maintain proper supporting documentation for key general ledger accounts.
- Take ownership of assigned accounting areas from transaction review through reconciliation, financial reporting, issue resolution, and close completion.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, company accounting policies, and internal controls.
- Provide documentation, reconciliations, and explanations to support internal and external audits.
- Support preparation of federal, state, local, and other applicable tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors as needed.
- Perform and review intercompany accounting and reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of differences.
- Maintain and improve accounting procedures, close checklists, reconciliation standards, and internal controls.
- Serve as a key accounting resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O), including troubleshooting accounting issues, supporting reconciliations, and participating in system and process improvements.
- Mentor junior accounting staff, as applicable, including review of assigned journal entries and reconciliations.
- Support management with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and accounting projects as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of Accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting and carrying of materials (up to 25 lbs).
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings, presentations, and travel.
What We Offer:
thyssenkrupp nucera USA offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits available to eligible employees may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Our Commitment to Diversity: thyssenkrupp nucera USA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling
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The Company
What We Do
thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy – a major step towards climate-neutrality. thyssenkrupp nucera successfully made an IPO in July 2023 and is a member of the SDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since September 2023.
