Associate Accountant

Job Description:

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Finance team. In this entry level position, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and financial controls for specific business groups.

What's in it For You:
* The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
* The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
* The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:
* Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger
* Prepare reconciliations of general ledger account balances, identifying and resolving reconciling items
* Assist with maintenance of fixed assets, including asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers and construction in progress
* Update various reports with current month-end information (discretionary spend, intercompany detail, allocation entry)
* Prepare basic financial reports

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance

Preferred Qualifications:
* Proficient in Excel and Access
* Ability to work independently and a self-starter
* 1 year of experience / Internship in accounting
* Strong attention to detail, with sensitivity to deadlines
* Result oriented, proactive, and possess a high level of integrity