Senior Accountant at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Construction, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Accounting experience (specific details not provided)
Ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Ability to work with all levels of management and auditors
Familiarity with external and internal audit processes

Responsibilities

Support/perform detailed accounting tasks associated with monthly Roofing and Stone close
Monthly close timeline and control checklists
Journal entry prep & review for accuracy and completion
Monthly preparation/calculation of accruals
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Monthly trial balance review
Lease accounting
Prepare assigned reporting & analyses for monthly & quarterly internal management reporting for the Roofing and Stone division or as directed by manager
Work closely with external and internal auditors to provide data and analyses as needed
Detailed preparation of data requests in support of the quarterly reporting package, support for annual audit and other external and internal audit requests as needed
Generate & provide detailed cost reports as needed by Accounting Managers, Plant Managers, and Operations Analysts as needed
Prepare other plant-level and division level reports in support of monthly review meetings
Work with plant personnel and document variances, corrective actions and plant improvement plans as needed
Assist operational accounting with BOM Review / Audits in conjunction with Product Engineering as needed
Assist operational accounting with quarterly standard cost updates as needed
Assist operational accounting with work center labor & overhead rates, throughput rates, yield rates and overhead allocation methodologies as needed
Support overall review of inventory valuation including establishment & update of E&O, LCM and any other required reserves
Assist on development & execution on capital projects, capital budgeting and capital spending justifications (as needed)
Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in accounting and reporting areas
Enforce SOX process control compliance
Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancements and process improvements
Comply with all company policies and procedures