Sr Accountant - SEC Reporting and Consolidation at NewMarket in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Sr Accountant - SEC Reporting and Consolidation

US-VA-Richmond

Job ID: 2024-2580
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Accounting/Finance
NewMarket Services

Overview

ABOUT US:

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world. AMPAC, with operations in the U.S., is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries.

JOB SUMMARY:

The accountant/senior accountant will participate in the accounting, consolidation, and reporting of NewMarket Corporation’s global operations and will have responsibility for assigned technical accounting areas, which will include certain of the following: stock-based compensation, retirement plan accounting, segment reporting, legal/environmental analysis, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, common stock/EPS, and debt-related processes. In addition, the accountant/senior accountant will participate in preparation and filing of our SEC forms, as well as special projects, which could include the implementation of new accounting rules, regulations, and standards of the SEC and FASB, acquisitions/dispositions, software implementation, and other projects, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned sections of the consolidated financial statements and detailed footnotes in accordance with SEC and FASB disclosure requirements, including obtaining and analyzing appropriate supporting data to complete
• Complete XBRL tagging and review of SEC filings
• Participate in filing the financial statements (10-Q, 10-K, 11-K) and earnings releases (8K) with the SEC
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual process to include analysis and reconciliation of assigned areas to ensure compliance with internal controls for assigned processes
• Design and prepare reports to meet various internal and external requirements
• Respond to internal and external questions
• Interact with external auditors, addressing questions, as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEC requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 3-8 years relevant work experience
• Experience with an ERP software accounting system

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a public accounting firm
• Experience with SAP ERP software
• Experience with XBRL
• Experience with WDesk software
• Experience with accounting for a manufacturing entity
• Experience with accounting for a multinational organization

Desired Skills and Abilities

• An in-depth understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
• Able to analyze, understand, and apply accounting standards
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly using sound judgment to make appropriate decisions based on available data
• Self-motivated with personal initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance
• The desire for continuous learning and the ability to learn quickly
• Able to function effectively in a team environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Able to handle multiple work interruptions and to maintain focus on details
• Able to set appropriate priorities and to organize efforts to meet required deadlines
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to analyze processes and implement process improvements
• Able to work overtime, as required.

Working at NewMarket

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At NewMarket, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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