At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
ACCOUNTANT/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
US-PA-Allentown
Would you like to expand your accounting capabilities while supporting the energy transition to address the world’s environmental and sustainability challenges? Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a world leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years, has an immediate opening for an Accountant/Senior Accountant at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This position includes responsibilities in several key areas including derivatives and hedge accounting, external reporting, and technical US GAAP research, among others. This position is part of a highly regarded, team-oriented technical accounting, external reporting and consolidations team that is engaged in many aspects of the Company’s dynamic, growing business in 50+ countries, and works with various stakeholders within the finance organization. This position provides the opportunity to develop knowledge in many areas of accounting, with an initial focus on derivatives and hedge accounting and potential future exposure in other areas of accounting.
What’s In It for You
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities
- Prior derivatives and hedge accounting experience not required
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with management, external auditors, and team members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team-orientation; commitment to learning
- Strong sense of ownership and motivation
Key Job Responsibilities
- Accounting and disclosure for the Company’s global hedging and derivatives programs in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815 and 820 and working with our Treasury team on hedging strategies.
- Explaining the impacts of hedge accounting to management.
- Assisting with the preparation, review, and issuance of consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP by required deadlines: (1) Annual 10-K report to shareholders and the SEC; (2) Quarterly press release; and (3) Quarterly 10-Q report
- Providing support to our local accounting teams around the globe to complete statutory financial statements Compiling support for global tax planning initiatives and filings Leading or participating in special projects as necessary
Minimum Hiring Requirements
- 2 - 5+ years Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
- CPA
- Experience and/or aptitude researching and applying U.S. GAAP to complex transactions
- SEC reporting experience
Work Hours
- Full-time position
- Ability to work from home (at least 2 days week) subsequent to initial training
Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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