Senior Accountant at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Strong emphasis on inventory control and variance analysis expertise
Experience with plant accounting functions, including P&L, Manufacturing Statement, and Balance Sheet management
Proficiency in executing month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Knowledge of internal controls, general and sub-ledgers, and financial reporting
Ability to analyze variances, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
Skills in inventory management, including physical counts, revaluations, slow-moving/obsolete reserves, and costing
Capability to prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, including variance analysis and forecasting
Experience with budget preparation, capital expenditure analysis (AFE), fixed assets verification, and GRIR/VIM processes
Strong coordination and communication skills with plant staff, operations managers, and headquarters functions (Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests

Responsibilities

Operate as the key financial accountant for assigned plant, controlling the balance sheet and P&L
Coordinate and communicate corporate objectives, guidelines, procedures, and policies to plant staff, ensuring compliance
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals, journal entries, and reviewing financial information for accuracy and timeliness
Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations
Analyze monthly variances in balance sheet accounts and income/expense reports; identify issues, understand root causes, and drive corrective actions
Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for management teams
Ensure inventory accuracy, assist with periodic physical counts, post adjustments, perform month-end revaluations, establish reserves, and handle inventory costing
Investigate month-end inventory count variances, analyze inventory cost changes, and report on manufacturing variances from standards
Support inventory reporting and prepare/distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports
Coordinate activities across locations and departments; manage deadlines and respond to management requests
Prepare monthly forecasts and assist with annual operating expense and capital budgets
Assist with AFE preparation, including payback calculations; review for compliance and accuracy; track through approval process
Ensure fixed asset accuracy, assist with periodic verifications, support disposals and transfers
Ensure goods receipts are accrued and matched with vendor invoices (GRIR and VIM processes); clear outstanding items timely and process vendor invoices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory ControlVariance AnalysisP&L ManagementBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal EntriesMonth-End CloseAccrualsAccount ReconciliationInternal ControlsFinancial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Accountant role?

The role involves managing all plant accounting functions with emphasis on inventory control and variance analysis, controlling the balance sheet and P&L, executing month-end closes, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance reports, and ensuring inventory accuracy.

Is the salary specified for this Senior Accountant position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

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.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this Senior Accountant position?

Strong candidates will have expertise in plant accounting, inventory control, variance analysis, month-end closing, financial reconciliations, and internal controls, with the ability to interface with operations staff and headquarters teams.