Accountant

About IMCD Group IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a leading global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and solutions provider for producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in multiple business sectors: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care I&I (Industrial & Institutional), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals. In partnership with our suppliers, we offer a broad and deep product portfolio. With our over 80 application laboratories across 60 countries, we co-create formulations and offer solutions that allow our business partners to make products with a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow. Our teams focus on providing commercial and operational excellence, using the best digital and logistics tools available to create a world of opportunity for our partners. In 2025, with over 5,200 employees, IMCD realised revenues of EUR 4,779 million. IMCD N.V.’s shares are traded at Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: IMCD) and included in the Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies within the AEX and AMX indices demonstrating best ESG practices. Unleash a new element, Element [E] IMCD has introduced a new, missing element to the chemical periodic table - Element [E]. For us, it stands for our Employees and their Entrepreneurial mindset, the driving force behind our success. The Staff Account I is responsible for month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, reporting to management, and various process improvement projects. Successful candidates will be responsible to: Prepare month-end close journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate differences between supporting documents and GL Prepare various sales and expense reports for internal management Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Ensure that internal controls are in place and maintained by management in various departments Draft process narratives and memos if needed for various accounts and projects. Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations Involved in inventory adjustments, pricing adjustments, freight analysis/invoicing and commissions. Provide external auditors with supporting documents related to internal control and substantive audit procedures Prepare special financial reports such as financial ratios and income statement accounts flux analysis by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Ability to work in a team environment Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing up to date accounting regulations and procedures Assists Master Data Coordinator with setting up various customer accounts. Skills: Possess the ability to interact with colleagues in a professional and friendly manner. Detailed-oriented and conscientious, with a process-improvement mindset. Must possess good organizational skills and the desire to learn. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related equivalent experience may offset the degree. Desired Qualifications: CMA/CPA or desire to obtain Experience in a fast-paced environment Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems Competencies: Business Acumen. Problem Solving/Analysis. Customer/Client Focus. Communication Proficiency. Teamwork Orientation. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility. Work Environment: This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed. Travel: No travel is expected for this position. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.