Sr. Lead Accountant, External Reporting

Company: LyondellBasell Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

LyondellBasell
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:

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• 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
  
  
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  • A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting is required.
    
    
    
    
    Work Experience
    
    
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    • 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
      
      
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      • 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.
        
        
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        • 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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          Competencies
          Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills
          
          We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @ on LinkedIn.
          
          
          
          Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
          
          
          
          LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
          
          
          
          LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available .
          

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