Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting activities in line with company standards, which could include:
• Records, monitors, reports, and communicates function/business results, and ensures activity is accurate, complete, and compliant to accounting standards
• Day-to-day accounting (US GAAP / local statutory requirements)
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
• Manages cost-object master data, assists internal partners in managing their cost / expense performance, Variance Analysis and ensures expenses are recorded in the appropriate period
• Actively engaged in annual budget process, Reviewing with the stakeholders and reporting to Leadership team
• Quarterly reconciliations including Blackline
• Monthly flux analysis (comparing current and prior period trial balances and explaining significant fluctuations)
• Preparation of quarterly and year-end schedules
• Execute and monitor 3rd party contracts
• Review cost flows and product costing
• Facilitate SOX compliance for Cost Accounting activities.
• Monitor and maintain work processes to ensure internal controls in data integrity
• Maintain effective internal controls and support external and internal audits. Assist the tax team with preparation of tax reports and audits.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, CMA CA or US CPA preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in financial accounting with US GAAP.
• Proficient in financial accounting
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Power BI, Power Query, and Excel
• Your Skills
• Strong analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach to processes
• Additional Notes
• Relocation assistance is not available with this position.
• The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time zone is essential.
• Benefits - What Dow offers you
• We invest in you.
• Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
• Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain cou

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Additional Information

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place. About You and the role As an Accounting Specialist based in Navi Mumbai you will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial records in compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements. This position demands strong technical accounting expertise and ability to apply accounting principles across financial work processes while ensuring adherence to established functional business rules, accounting policies and internal controls. You will support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, perform reconciliations, and conduct flux analysis to explain significant variances. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely and precise reporting. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives driving efficiency and innovation. Your work directly impacts the quality of financial reporting and compliance, requiring attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strict adherence to company guidelines.

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