Senior Accountant (Contract)

Westlake Chemical; Beauharnois; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a senior level professional accountant to support month-end close, plant cost accounting, journal entries, accruals and management reporting in a manufacturing environment. You will gain proficiency in SAP, BPC and Excel through on-the-job training, with 5–7 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Excellent written and verbal communication is required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close with accruals, journal entries, and close reports
• Assist in plant cost accounting and invoicing processes
• Prepare reconciliations and management reports
• Proficiency development in SAP, BPC, Excel and related systems
• Collaborate with plant personnel to obtain information and resolve issues
• Support fixed asset, inventory, and GR/IR processes as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost control initiatives
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by senior accountants or supervisor

Skills

Excellent communication

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

BPC

Excel

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

Function as a senior level professional accountant assisting in month end close, plant cost accounting, invoice coding, accrual entries, journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly reports to management. This position is assumed have little experience when hired and training is required to become proficient in SAP and BPC as well as Excel and other MS software.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in month-end close as directed by Supervisor with accruals, preparing journal entries, entering journal entries, and sales cut off as required.
• Assist in coding invoices for the plants as required.
• Assist in reconciliation of appropriate accounts at the end of each month and provides adequate explanation and documentation of reconciling items.
• Become proficient in the use of SAP, BPC, Excel and other necessary software as required for the job.
• Prepare, or help to prepare, closing related reports, receiving of goods and services, transportation related accruals, regular plant accruals, GRIR information and other standard close reports or entries.
• After closing, assists in the preparation of post-closing reports and account reconciliations under the guidance from the senior accountant.
• Work with plant personnel in a professional manner and maintain a good relationship with plant personnel in order to obtain required information and solve problems.
• Perform functions in SAP to receive goods, invoice sales, consume additives, adjust inventory and other functions as needed and direct by senior accountants and supervisors.
• Maintain an attitude of continuous learning and continuous improvement in the work that is done.
• Work as an effective team member with the rest of the department to get all required work completed.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by senior accountants, supervisors or Manager/Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 5 - 7 years of accounting experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com