Job Description:
Staff AccountantHuntsman is seeking a Staff Accountant supporting the Polyurethanes (PU) Division located in Arlington, Texas. This position will report to the Accounting Supervisor.
Job ScopeThe Staff Accountant supports the financial accounting function for HBS, working closely with the Accounting Supervisor and receiving functional support from the Americas Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for general ledger–related activities and contributes to accurate financial reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
In summary, as the Staff Accountant, you will:Contribute to monthly financial close activities, including the proper application of US GAAP, preparation and review of journal entries, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support cross-functional collaboration with Financial Reporting to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
Participate in cost accounting activities, including monitoring batch production data, supporting physical inventory counts, calculating product costs, and analyzing inventory cost and usage variances.
Provide support during the annual audit process by collecting and preparing supporting schedules and responding to audit requests.
Continuously identify and implement improvements to month-end close and accounting processes.
Ensure adherence to internal control policies and maintain compliance with SOX requirements.
Follow policies and procedures related to areas of responsibility.
Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Support the review of monthly financial statements and actual vs. budget analysis.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited business program.
1–3 years of accounting experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Proficiency in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple, overlapping priorities in a high-demand, customer-centric environment.
Demonstrated learning agility to adapt to evolving systems, applications, and organizational objectives.
Commitment to fostering a respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership for work deliverables.
Experience with SAP Business One.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
