Accounting Supervisor at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

B.S. Degree in Accounting
Seven plus years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in both the public and private sector preferred, with preference for chemical/refinery experience
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Knowledge of general and cost accounting and financial statement preparation required
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems including SAP, SAP BPC, JDE, SAP S4 preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel (required)
Knowledgeable on GAAP and current with new accounting pronouncements

Responsibilities

Accounting for corporate entities, including full-cycle general ledger accounting practices such as preparing and recording journal entries, month-end close procedures, general ledger account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, other accounting activities, and supervision of senior accountants
Knowledgeable regarding consolidation issues including foreign currency translation, intercompany reconciliation, and eliminations
Prepare monthly internal financial reports for upper management review, compiling and analyzing information to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records as well as related analyses
Perform ad-hoc analyses as assigned
Prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings
Prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with outside audit firm(s)
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility
Establish, modify, and coordinate the implementation of new Corporate Accounting control procedures, as necessary
Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement via computerization and/or paper flow
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence, including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities, initiating projects, communicating ideas to management, and participating on project teams
Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPGeneral LedgerJournal EntriesMonth-End CloseAccount ReconciliationsFinancial StatementsConsolidationForeign Currency TranslationIntercompany ReconciliationSEC FilingsInternal ControlsAudit Preparation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Accounting Supervisor role?

A B.S. Degree in Accounting with seven plus years of progressive accounting experience is required. CPA and/or MBA preferred, along with experience in both public and private sectors, preferably in chemical/refinery.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

Knowledge of general and cost accounting, financial statement preparation, and GAAP is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel is required, and knowledge of computerized accounting systems like SAP, SAP BPC, JDE, and SAP S4 is preferred.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.