R10044063 Staff Accountant (Open) Location: Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - AMG-Corp How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Controller’s organization at the North Division’s Business Support Center (BSC). The position has the following major areas of responsibility: financial accounting and reporting, including month-end close processes; general ledger account analyses and reconciliations; preparation and posting of journal entries; internal reporting requests related to Division branches and Corporate; fulfilling requests related to internal/external audit and other ad hoc analyses and special projects. This role will work closely with other members of the Division Accounting department, Division Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), North Division Regional Finance departments and the Central Accounting Group (“CAG”). In particular, you will: Responsible for month-end procedures, including the preparation and posting of journal entries. Completes general ledger account analysis, research and preparation of bank and account reconciliations. Assists with the preparation of reports and other information related to internal requests from the Division/branches as well as Corporate. Assists with the preparation of reports to fulfill information requests from external and internal auditors. Completes monthly sales review for assigned Region. Thoroughly investigate all issues and clearly document findings for review. Ensure all revenue and COGS are recognized in accordance with Airgas policy and GAAP. Ensures compliance with the Company’s financial policies/procedures. Maintains internal accounting controls that are consistent with Company requirements/Sarbanes-Oxley. Act as liaison between the regional financial analysts and the Division accounting team. Special projects and other duties as assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred but not required. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.