Associate Accounting Specialist

Full Job Description
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this role - What you would do in this role
In this role, you will ensure accounting activity recorded within the Company’s records and books are accurate and complete. You will be responsible for Cost center expenses, Cost center budgeting, Inventory valuation, reporting, analyzing, and communicating functional/business activity results. You will also assist the function/business management teams in financial analysis necessary for decision-making using in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in accounting and basic knowledge of related finance disciplines.
Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.
Business SARD cost accountant
Cost center expenses analysis
Cost center Budgeting
Cost allocations & recharges
Reporting
Period closing activities
Act as a copilot with the Sales & Marketing team
Inventory management & valuation
Internal control & compliance
Supporting internal & External audit
Qualifications – Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent)
ICWA/CMA
MBA a plus
A minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience
Multi-National experience a plus
Preferred Skills – An expanded list of qualifications that are “nice to have”, but not essential.
Highly motivated with strong business interest and desire to act as a business partner
Team player with proactive communication style
Strong analytical and process improvement skills
Strong skills in SAP, Excel and Dow reporting tools
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit
www.dow.com
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As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on
www.dow.com
.