Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the corporate finance department with core functional accounting responsibilities
• Contribute to and record journal entries for the general accounting month-end close processes including, but not limited to, payroll and benefits, leases, interest, patents, shareholder dividends and various general ledger activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide support on identifying and remediating variances in a timely fashion
• Ownership of the monthly lease process including, but not limited to, inputs into leasing software (Simplease) for new leases, lease edits and lease terminations, recording lease entries for all North American business units, and reconciling lease balance sheet accounts and provide support on identifying and remediating variances in a timely fashion
• Provide general accounting support to the North American business unit controllership group
• Ownership of the Blackline tool including consolidation integrity manager
• Become the knowledge center and subject matter expert for the various accounting systems used by the Company (Oracle, Workiva, Simplease)
• Manage quarterly and annual document gathering and preparation for the 10-Q and 10-K
• Analysis of financial information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the primary financial statements
• Coordination with Legal and Investor Relations departments on all SEC filings
• Key participant and liaison between the Corporate Accounting & Finance department and both Internal and External audit from a financial reporting perspective.
• Developed understanding of general business trends
• Perform routine accounting controls and investigate variances to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Work as a committed team member to achieve department initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage the flow and completion of census-related and other business survey-related requests
• Perform routine duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Make decisions and establish work priorities
• Assist with special projects and initiatives on an ad-hoc basis
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field is required; CPA, CGMA, or CMA is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in public or private industry accounting; manufacturing accounting/finance experience is a plus
• Experience using ERP systems is strongly preferred; Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP experience is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to organize and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment is a must
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) is required

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.