Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: This position reports to the Controller of the Sealing Division of Alkegen. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team onsite in Lancaster, PA. This is a hybrid role with Mon.-Thurs. in office and Friday being remote. This position will be part of a team that is responsible for the month end close of four major manufacturing plants. In addition to month end close responsibilities, this position will also be responsible for various other duties throughout each month revolving around other aspects of finance. Responsibilities: Month end close duties – journal entries, various reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis. Monthly account reconciliations. Work with external auditors during annual audit. Assist in the maintenance of AP vendors within ERP. Monitor various control metrics monthly relating to reconciliation and journal entry documentation. Complete various reporting revolving around plant performance metrics. Assist with the recording and reporting of payroll. Assist with the annual budget preparation. Assist with monthly forecasting. Various adhoc assignments. Other: Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules. Must be able to work extended hours when required. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications/ Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Three (3) or more years of accounting experience--specifically participating in a monthly close process. Fundamental understanding of Income Statement preparation and analysis. Fundamental understanding of Balance Sheet account reconciliations. Must be proficient in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables). Must have prior ERP experience. Spreadsheet Server experience is a plus but not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong time management and priorities management skills. Analytical and problem solving skills. Computer literate with knowledge of Excel. Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers. Metrics driven. If you are interested in being part of a world class Finance function here at Alkegen, then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.