The Senior Accountant is a member of the Global Consolidation Team reporting to the Financial Analysis Manager I, Global Consolidation. This position is responsible for the preparation and support of various accounting, reporting, and analytical tasks related to the global consolidation process, with a focus on the Latin America and Asia Pacific (APLA) markets. The responsibilities for this role include ensuring financial results and supplemental data are accurately and timely reported and consolidated. This includes reviewing, promoting and understanding the financial results, responding to inquiries on a timely basis and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies and related accounting regulations. What You Will Do: Review, monitor and validate monthly and quarterly financial statements submitted by AP-LA international subsidiaries. Analyze and validate monthly, quarterly supplemental data submitted by AP-LA and other international subsidiaries. Pro-actively research and correspond with countries on submission issues/questions, support AP-LA Regions on accounting and reporting questions. Perform accounting activities and analysis of intercompany accounts, extraordinary items, and other accounting/consolidation tasks. Maintain and improve processes, procedures and documentation. Develop/maintain collaborative and effective partnerships with country controllers, local accounting staff and St. Paul corporate functions. Support and cross train team members on department responsibilities. Assist with various projects as necessary. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 4 years of Accounting or Finance experience No immigration sponsorship available for this position Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CMA or MBA Strong working knowledge of US GAAP Proficient to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel Familiarity with consolidation accounting and systems a plus (Hyperion Financial Management HFM and FDM) Experience with SAP, Oracle or other large ERPs Results oriented, proactive, and possess a high level of integrity Strong critical thinking and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work cross-functionally and support various stakeholders #LI-Hybrid Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Covid-19 Vaccine Notice Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, eligion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.