Senior Accountant

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to manage and coordinate accounting operations. This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and proactive.
• Solid understanding of costing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely production of all financial statements in compliance with SOX and GAAP.
• Participate in full cycle month-end activities and handle financial reports.
• Assess and implement internal controls to improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Westlake - Job Description

Overview: Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance people's lives through our products and community presence.

Role Summary: This role administers and coordinates the accounting operations to monitor costs and prepares reports for management to make informed financial decisions. It involves preparing and maintaining financial transactions, applying accounting principles, and understanding both accounting theory and practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely production of all financial statements and related schedules/analyses in compliance with SOX, GAAP, and corporate policies.
• Participate in full cycle month-end activities, including general ledger maintenance, in accordance with company policies.
• Handle financial reports and analyses such as intercompany reconciliations, monthly accruals, journal entries, and control logs.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and close binders accurately and promptly.
• Prepare financial statements and analyses, including management estimates and EBITDA bridges.
• Assist in preparing AFE, developing payback calculations, and supervising the approval process.
• Generate various periodic or ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Assess and implement internal controls to improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and controls for the monthly close process.
• Share best practices and serve as backup when necessary.
• Continuously improve accounting procedures and processes.
• Prepare and submit monthly STAT reports for Canada and manufacturing surveys.
• Perform additional analyses and reporting as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and proactive.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial and trend analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Solid understanding of costing, variance analysis, absorption, and multi-currency operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional management.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

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About Us

Westlake is a global manufacturer of materials and innovative products that improve daily life, headquartered in Houston with operations worldwide. We supply essential building blocks for solutions in housing, construction, packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer products. For more information, visit www.westlake.com.

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