Accounting Supervisor at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

(None specified)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accounting for one or more manufacturing plants, including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and Balance Sheet accounts
Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure the financials are accurately and timely reported
Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility
Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, for assigned locations and accounts
Analyze variances with balance sheet accounts and income/expense reports (manufacturing statements), to identify any potential issues prior to close and report on unusual spending. Understand root cause and drive for corrective action
Prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, including the monthly reporting packages including variance analysis
Preparation of monthly forecasts and assist in preparation of annual operating expense and capital budgets
Assist with preparation of approvals for capital expenditures (AFE), including development of payback financial calculations. Review AFE’s for compliance, financial integrity, and accuracy, as well as supervise the tracking of the AFE through the approval process
Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial ReportingInventory AccountingVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationMonth-End CloseAccrualsP&L ManagementBalance Sheet ReconciliationSub-Ledger Maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Accounting Supervisor position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Accounting Supervisor role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What are the key responsibilities that show required skills for this role?

Key responsibilities include financial reporting for manufacturing plants with ownership of P&L, balance sheet, and inventory accounting; variance analysis; month-end close duties; internal controls; and budgeting/forecasting.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role involves leadership of the Houston based team, direct supervision of specific accounting staff, and coordination between Houston accounting personnel and operations/commercial management.

What makes a strong candidate for the Accounting Supervisor role?

A strong candidate would have experience in plant financial reporting, inventory accounting, variance analysis, internal controls, month-end closes, and supervising accounting staff, particularly in a manufacturing environment.