Associate Accountant

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 A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.   For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.