ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Overview Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications.
Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation.
As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation.
Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately employees worldwide and had net sales of $10.
 billion.
For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.
elanese.
om.
Responsibilities The Americas Cash Accounting associate role is a position within the Americas Controller organization.
This role will work closely with other members of the Finance organization, especially members of Treasury, Tax, Consolidations, AP, AR, and Regional Shared Service teams.
The Associate will be responsible for supporting the largest U.
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and Mexico based cash generating entities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Perform all related cash related journal entries, financial flux, key judgments, internal controls, and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the U.
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based and Mexico cash generating entities.
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to be reviewed by Team Lead.
Identify and cultivate productive relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
Prepare key ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by senior leadership.
Consistently improve process and functional performance through innovative approaches to challenges.
Identify, solve, and/or escalate accounting issues to Team Lead, where applicable.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications Required Education Level Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related discipline, strongly preferred.
CPA or equivalent, preferred.
Required Experience Minimum 1 year public accounting or private accounting experience, required.
Bilingual English/Spanish, required Cash accounting experience, strongly preferred.
General ledger accounting, strongly preferred.
Required Knowledge/Skills Follows through on commitments and demonstrates ownership of results.
Exhibits a positive can-do attitude and approaches responsibilities with an open mind.
Achievement oriented.
exhibits desire and willingness to learn and grow.
Applies concepts and guidelines; demonstrates healthy skepticism and effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of finance and accounting operations & internal accounting controls.
SAP Experience a plus