Accountant II

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products Roofing & Stone Division is seeking an Accountant II to manage accounting activities for an assigned plant, including close, AR/AP, and reporting. You will support forecasts, budgets, and internal controls while partnering with Operations to ensure accurate financial data.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and about 3+ years in cost or industrial accounting, with SAP/ERP and strong Excel skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Approximately 3+ years of cost or industrial accounting experience preferred.
• SAP and ERP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and financial activities related to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform AR and AP functions, including customer invoicing and vendor invoice processing.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist in monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Coordinate accounting activities across plants, locations, and departments.
• Maintain and support internal controls within assigned areas.
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports to support decision making.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain detailed process documentation and desk procedures.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft 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

Westlake Royal Building Products Roofing & Stone Division is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, and dynamic Accountant II. This position is responsible for the accounting activities of an assigned Roofing & Stone manufacturing plant, including recording, analyzing, reporting, and evaluating financial and operational information. The role provides timely and accurate financial information and analysis to management to support operational and business objectives.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform accounting and financial activities related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including customer invoicing, vendor invoice processing.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Coordinate accounting activities across manufacturing plants, locations, and departments.
• Maintain and support compliance with internal controls within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Partner with Operations to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports to support business decision-making.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain detailed process documentation and desk procedures.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc analyses as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Approximately 3+ years of cost or industrial accounting experience preferred.
• SAP and ERP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally lifts and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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