Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

The Americas Accounting analyst role is a position within the Americas Controller organization. The role works closely with other members of the Finance organization, especially members of the FP&A, Corporate Tax, Corporate Accounting and Regional Shared Service teams. The Analyst will perform month end close steps associated with services, production, and selling entities within the AC & AT business line. Additionally, this group supports the AC/AT Business and global joint venture accounting (e.g. Fairway, etc.).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all related related journal entries, financial flux, key judgments, internal controls, and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the services, production or selling entities within the AC & AT business line.
• 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.

Required Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related discipline, strongly preferred.
• CPA or equivalent, preferred.
• Master's degree, preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years public accounting or private accounting experience, required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, required
• 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