Accountant - Contract Position - 3-6 months

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Essential Functions:

• Creating accounting entries in the company's registers and journals
• Supporting the accounts payable and receivable process
• Assisting with monthly or quarterly close processes
• Maintaining general ledger and balance sheet accounts
• Ensuring all financial data aligns with GAAP
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits
• Analyzing financial data to support financial reporting accuracy
• Assisting with budget, forecasting process
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan Hudson, NH EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE. Employees are responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and job-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with ERP, D365, SAP BPM or other accounting software
• Business Degree with concentration in Finance / Accounting
• Manufacturing experience and cost accounting experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday
• Individual must be a:
  • Citizen of the United States, or
  • Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
  • Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. 

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.