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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Manufacturing, ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Completion of a university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • Formal Accounting Designation (CPA) preferred
  • Minimum 3 years proficiency with an ERP system
  • Experience with inventory costing
  • Experience with corporate reporting requirements, external and internal audits
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and financial reporting controls
  • Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, utilizing effective time management
  • Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
  • Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork
  • Plant manufacturing experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

  • Coordination of month-end closing activities related to Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general accounting
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly results
  • Maintain monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled timely within the month end cycle
  • Periodic balance sheet reviews
  • Prepare monthly journal entries
  • Maintain and perform analysis for various accounts, including intercompany and cash accounts
  • Prepare payroll and benefits entries, and reconcile discrepancies with the payroll department
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with analysis and reporting of monthly and quarterly financial results
  • Oversee capital expenditures, prepare monthly capital asset reporting, and ensure projects are capitalized timely and in accordance with company policies
  • Ensure commodity taxes are remitted in accordance with government regulations
  • Respond to internal and external audit inquiries and support other required filings
  • Maintain and file all financial reporting information as per departmental and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
  • Participate in annual inventory counts
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with internal control and Sarbanes Oxley compliance and training
  • Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and systems
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Cost Accounting
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Journal Entries
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Internal Controls
Capital Expenditures
Payroll Reconciliation
Audit Support

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