Associate Accountant

The Associate Accountant will help support the consolidation and corporate accounting function for Valvoline Global. This role serves a key function in ensuring intercompany transactions are recorded properly for sales to affiliates, support recording and reporting requirements for equity method investments (joint ventures) and support the consolidation of global affiliates.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates who can work an in-office schedule (3 days per week).

How You Will Make An Impact

• Monthly recording of joint venture equity and royalty income and review of joint venture financial statements
• Monthly review intercompany sales to affiliates
• Consolidation of global affiliate balance sheet and income statement
• Oversight of off system affiliate consolidation in VGO’s ERP
• Report generation for VGO’s monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Review of corporate and commercial SG&A transactions
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries to ensure accurate financial transactions globally
• Be a key player for ad hoc reporting needs for the global finance function
• Cross functional collaboration with commercial finance, regional sales teams, and various corporate functions to ensure accurate financial data flow
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, & applicable regulatory framework
• Internal control performance & ownership
• Continuous improvement mindset – eye toward process improvement as we navigate a highly transformative time for VGO
• Serve as a trusted resource by bringing curiosity, attention to detail, and a data focus to the corporate accounting team

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years in a Corporate Accounting role or Public Accounting role preferred
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Desire to Grow Career
• Humble/Hungry/Smart
• Process Improvement
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Other Technology Skills
• Problem Solving & Analysis Skills

What Will Set You Apart

• CPA preferred 
• S/4 HANA or ECC experience 

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*
• Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

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