Sr General Accountant

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Date: May 14, 2026

Location: Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

About Grace 

Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide. 


Grace Global Business Services (GBS)

At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.

Job Description

The Sr General Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting and the month‑end close process for the North America and Latin America regions, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and established financial policies and internal controls. This role ensures the integrity of financial records, supports audits, and contributes to continuous process improvement within the General Accounting function.

Responsibilities

Perform month end close cycle activities, including but not limited to:

  • Accruals of unposted invoices as of month-end
  • Recording various accrual entries (e.g. commissions, volume rebates)
  •  lntercompany reconciliations and posting of related adjustmentsBank Reconciliations
  • US payroll postings
  • Sales deferral and accrual entries
  • Other journal entries and adjustments necessary to complete the close
  • End-of-month unposted invoices global reporting
  • Validaiton of Global FX rates
  • Clearing of Netting payments

Perform post Month End (ME) close cycle activities as follows:

  • Accounts substantiation and analyses using Blackline tool
  • Goods Received/Invoice Received (GR/IR) reconciliation and adjustments
  • Freight analysis and consignment clearing
  • Clearing of G/L account balances to ensure that only "Open Items" are retained in the ledger
  • Cross-country audit review on selected balance sheet accounts
  • Verification of data accuracy & data processing of accounting related informationPreparation of financial statements and related footnotes
  • Government and statutory reporting
  • Preparation of various corporate reports (e.g., debt, pension, and reserves)
  • Hedge accounting activities

Responsibilities (2 of 2)

Manage fixed asset related activities, including:

  • Creation and releasing of internal orders
  • Closing of internal orders and capitalizing an asset
  • Fixed asset disposal
  • Internal order cancellation
  • Construction in Progress reporting
  • Fixed Assets reporting
  • Administration of transaction assignment rules in GTreasury
  • Participate in regular post month end close reviews to assess processes, identify issues, and propose improvements
  • Assist and act as a primary contact for internal and external auditor requests
  • Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
  • Assist and act as primary contact for auditor request
  • Ensure compliance with all finance policies and internal controls
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and administrative tasks as assigned by the General Accounting Supervisor or General Accounting Manager

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or an equivalent discipline
  • 3–6 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in shared services, and/or corporate accounting
  • Strong experience with general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close processes
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
  • Demonstrated strong technical accounting skills
  • High proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Experience with SAP systems is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and business problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Results‑oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 14th month Pay
  • Above-market Retirement Plan Design
  • LinkedIn Learning Access
  • Established Performance Incentive Program
  • HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
  • Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
  • Educational Assistance

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.