Job Title: Senior Accountant - Financial

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is one of the nation's leading single-source suppliers of gases, welding and safety products. Known locally nationwide, our distribution network serves more than one million customers of all sizes with a broad offering of top-quality products and unmatched expertise. As the leading U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases and hardgoods, Airgas has a focus on quality products we recognize that it's the quality of our people that makes our success possible. With more than 17,000 employees working in approximately 1,100 locationsnches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty labs, gas production facilities and distribution centersnces are, there is a career at Airgas custom fit for you

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant counting & Financial Reporting, works within the Airgas Corporate Financial Reporting Group and closely with Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Tax, Treasury, and other corporate departments. This position plays an integral role in the preparation of internal financial reports, monthly and quarterly reporting to the head office in Paris, France, as well as the performance of key accounting areas. The role is part of a high-performing, high visibility team who has several internal clients for their output.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Preparation of the monthly/quarterly internal reporting package, including, balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and intercompany reporting information.

Preparation of monthly ad-hoc reporting packages to the head office including target/estimates, various key performance indicators and disclosure items, and others.

Preparation of financial analyses and journal entries related to various key accounting areas.

Assist with internal controls compliance, including the documentation, review and execution of corporate financial reporting and accounting internal controls.

Support and assist external auditorsarterly review and annual audit processes.

Assist with functions related to the companycquisition accounting.

Prepare monthly and quarterly analytics over the consolidated financial statements.

Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an ideal candidate must be motivated, self-starting and interested in learning opportunities in a changing environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BS/BA degree in accounting required; CPA and/or MBA a plus

Minimum of 4 years of Accounting or Auditing experience

Big 4 experience preferred, or a combination of industry and Big 4

Ability to effectively research accounting issues and communicate findings with superiors

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Microsoft Access a plus

Experience using Hyperion Enterprise and Oracle/SAP a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must work well as a member of a team

Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to talk, hear, walk sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.

Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the work environment is an office setting.

Qualifications

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability