Accounting Specialist - Celanese International Corporation

• Provide Financial support to Filaments WW Operations and Americas Commercial Teams
• Support Month End Closing activities
• Support Forecasting and Planning
• Perform and coordinate Internal Controls activities
• Site partner billing and analysis support
• Tax payment and filings
• Participate on cross-functional process improvement teams to promote operational efficiencies and support leadership on strategic decisions
• Assist in identifying process improvements for overall business

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience and basic required skills

• 3-5 years working experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Finance or similar experience
• Quantitative and analytical skills to provide recommendations to the business
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to maintain and develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Work Location

• Washington Works, WV, USA

Preferred skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, esp. Excel
• Preferred SAP/IFS knowledges
• Efficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and to work critical timelines
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Ability to assess and identify issues and risks across the process to translate business needs to technical solutions

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate is personable, highly ethical, and thrives in a collaborative environment. He/she has excellent, open, and proactive communication capabilities, identifying and addressing issues via an open, candid dialog.  Preferred candidate brings a high level of energy and passion to excel.  Ability to energize and influence a wide spectrum of people, including senior financial and operational professionals.

• Elevated Business Partner mentality and strong Communication skills (i.e. executive presentation and peer-to-peer training)