Sr. Lead Accountant, External Reporting

Come Join An Inclusive Team:

The principal responsibilities for the Sr. Lead Accountant-External Reporting will include assisting in the preparation and qualitative review of the company's external financial statements, including annual and quarterly SEC filings as well as the earnings release and other external reporting materials.

A Day In The Life:

• Prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Compile and review tie-out support for publicly released financial information.
• Review financial results, prepare variance analysis and related explanations as necessary.
• Review earnings releases, investor presentations and other published reports to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and consistency with other LYB published documents.
• Participate in the review of the Company’s XBRL exhibits in Workiva Wdesk.
• Research disclosure requirements as defined by US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with individuals in other departments, both locally and globally.

You Bring This Value:

Education

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting is required.  

Work Experience

• Typically 5 years of relevant experience required. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential. 
• Deadline driven and detail-oriented; ability to work efficiently and achieve results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while maintaining high quality. 
• Must be well organized, able to prioritize and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting is required. 
• Working knowledge of XBRL is preferred, but not required.
• Big Four experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Workiva Wdesk is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPA a plus.

What We Offer:

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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