General Ledger Accountant

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! Your Role at Cabot Do you have a deep interest in accounting or finance? Would you like to work for a diverse and international organization? Take charge of the next step in your career and apply for the General Ledger Accountant role with Cabot! Cabot Latvia is seeking a collaborative team player to assist the site Accounting Manager in the recording and accounting for transactions in the legal entity general ledgers, as per supporting documentation, accounting policies and internal control requirements. How You Will Make an Impact Prepare and execute month end closing activities, including reconciliations. Accurately maintain the fixed assets accounts (additions, depreciations, disposals). Reconcile inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounts in close coordination with local site Accounting Manager. Ensure compliance of accounting transactions and activities of the businesses in accordance with appropriate global accounting standards (policies, processes, procedures, work instructions). Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standard business practices, as they pertain to the general ledger function, as well as, the Business Service Center, including internal control procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. What You Will Bring to Cabot University degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline or can be a student able to work full time. 1+ year of professional experience in accounting, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable field. Familiarity with general ledger, financial reports and analysis will be considered as an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Customer and team-oriented mindset. Practical experience with ERP will be considered as an advantage. Additional Information: Temporary contract for 1.5 year with a possibility of extension. Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30. Health insurance from first day of work. Monthly allowance & yearly bonus. Hybrid work schedule (3 days on site and 2 days’ work from home). Salary:1600 - 2200 EUR Gross. The final salary offer will depend on the candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. How We’ll Support Your Success: Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work. Hybrid Work Environment – The autonomy to both work from home 2 days a week and develop/sustain colleague relationships in the office 3 days a week. Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion. Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success. #LI-HYBRID At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.