Job Summary:
Senior Specialist, based out of Vashere / Pune, is a key role supporting EMEA Region. This role has primary responsibility for preparation and support of various aspects of the monthly close process and managing audits and other ad-hoc projects for the region.
This role faces several key customers as part of both daily responsibilities and as part of project teams, including Finance, Business Unit Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Accounting.
Shift and work model: Europe shift: 11 AM TO 8 PM IST with expected flexibility throughout the month due to global support. Hybrid work from home.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervise intercompany reconciliations.
Monitor aging intercompany receivables and challenge business partners on overdue payments in collaboration with India Team.
Prepare FI Invoices for EMEA Region, especially for Costs Reallocation and Royalties
Post loan interest entries for all EMEA entities.
Post monthly payroll journal entries.
Post monthly VAT entries and support the Statutory Team with reconciliations between VAT returns, sales data, and Intrastat reporting.
Completion of Balance sheet Reconciliation
Working with Internal and External Auditors to support Avient’s audit requirements
Support regional and corporate initiatives
Other projects according to business requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, Any other specialization in accounting
5 years + experience in accounting
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Strong communication skills
Organizational skills, a self-starter with high level of analytical skills and resilience
Working knowledge of SAP highly desirable
PERKS AT WORK:
Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, we also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways.
With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
Extensive onboarding, mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another accounting specialization
- At least 5 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational skills, self-starter mindset, analytical ability, and resilience
- Working knowledge of SAP
Avient Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a company match is part of the package, and company filings confirm employer-supported retirement plans. This foundation positions retirement benefits as a meaningful element of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation and dedicated hours for community service, with many roles offering eligibility from Day One. The offering spans vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time, providing breadth beyond basic leave.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-based bonuses and formal recognition programs complement base pay, and some manufacturing postings describe guaranteed bi-annual bonuses. Overtime pay availability in hourly roles can materially lift take-home earnings.
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What We Do
Welcome to a new kind of materials company. This is a time where the world craves a more sustainable planet, unprecedented innovation and economic growth. This is a time where people seek strong relationships, diverse perspectives and an opportunity to accept the most pressing challenges of today. It’s in this spirit, that these two complementary businesses have been joined into one. Avient promises to honor the legacies of its past organizations as it seeks to build a world-class sustainable organization – together – that creates value for all stakeholders. Together, Avient will help customers to build a better world with an expanded portfolio of polymer colorant and additive solutions. In addition, all customers will benefit from: • expanded resources, services, development, and technical support • faster and more comprehensive innovation • a combined base of highly skilled R&D teams • a broader, best-in-class solution portfolio • improved geographic reach • enhanced supply security
