General Accounting Specialist

As a Staff Accountant, you bring with you experience in general ledger journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closings, and financial reporting for US and Canada entities. You will play an important part in ensuring accounting accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.  You will be based out of the Greensboro office (Hybrid- on site and remote) and report to the Accounting Manager. 

Key Responsibilities

-Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
-Build and validate month-end account reconciliations and journal entries needed.
-Participate in the accounting close process, ensuring accuracy and delivery for deadlines.
-Provide accounting and financial support to our teams, including audit, treasury, and operational requests.
-Collaborate on continuous improvement and financial process automation projects.
-Prepare accounting reports to support strategic decisions.
-Identify discrepancies and propose solutions to improve financial data quality.

Qualifications

-3 to 5 years of experience in the financial accounting area with a bachelor's degree preferred.
-Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly closings.
-Experience with Trintech, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
-Excel & Data Analysis: Skilled in formulas, pivot tables, and accounting analysis tools.
-Spot errors, inconsistencies, and propose solutions.
-Explain accounting topics to non-financial teams.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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