Sr. Financial Analyst

Company	Ascend Performance Materials
Location	Houston, TX, USA
Salary	$Not Provided – $Not Provided
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or MBA preferred)
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
Solid understanding of intercompany and manufacturing accounting processes (chemical industry experience is a plus)
Experience with SAP is strongly preferred
Familiarity with OneStream, BI tools, BPC, or HFM is a plus
Strong technical accounting and analytical abilities
Proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, cross-file links)
Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
Proactive problem-solver with strong time management and self-direction
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Prepare and analyze revenue-related reporting and adjustments
Review and manage commission accruals and clearings
Maintain controls over customer rebate accounts
Analyze sales returns and maintain reserves
Support COGS-related reporting and audit requirements
Assist with physical inventory counts and related reporting
Provide ad hoc inventory support as needed
Manage intercompany chargebacks and netting transactions
Perform intercompany balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Post and reconcile intercompany intellectual property, investment, loan, and interest transactions
Support month-end close activities for non-manufacturing international entities
Contribute to special projects related to intercompany activities
Maintain up-to-date process documentation in OneNote
Complete account reconciliations using OneStream
Investigate and resolve variances in reconciliations
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies and US GAAP