Junior Accountant, Chemicals Industry - Growth & Impact

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Dallas is seeking an entry-level accounting intern to support reporting, cost analysis, and month-end close activities. You will work with plant controllers and assist with analyses across business and manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities include inventory accounting, LIFO/FIFO, reconciliations, and preparing financial statement components while adhering to GAAP and internal controls. Must be pursuing Bachelor's/Master’s in accounting or finance with a minimum GPA.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (min 18 hours of accounting credit).
• Must have a graduation date of Dec 2026- May 2027.
• Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely reporting of information, analyze product cost data, monitor/reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity and accuracy of month end accounting close process.
• Support plant controllers and perform multiple functions of cost accounting
• Assist business and manufacturing locations with analysis
• Perform inventory accounting and reconciliations including LIFO/FIFO calculations and analysis
• Complete Physical inventory trips to plants/warehouses/terminals and subsequent analysis/reconciliation of the product count
• Perform sales & cost of sales analysis
• Provide support and financial close responsibility for business segments including preparation and consolidation of financial statements, payroll, fringe benefits, insurance, cash, and receivables accounting
• Analysis and monthly reporting of Balance Sheet and P&L account activity, as well as, cash flow forecasting, working capital and other sources and uses
• Provide support for internal audits, external audits, government, and tax reporting
• Provide support for SEC reporting (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and assist with environmental, international and lease accounting and reporting
• Develop, recommend, implement, and document accounting practices to promote best practices, task automation, and efficiencies while following generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies
• Participate in safety programs, as applicable.
• Join in teambuilding events and training and be a valued member of the Accounting Team.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (min 18 hours of accounting credit)

Job description

OxyChem in Dallas is seeking an entry-level accounting intern to support reporting, cost analysis, and month-end close activities. You will work with plant controllers and assist with analyses across business and manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities include inventory accounting, LIFO/FIFO, reconciliations, and preparing financial statement components while adhering to GAAP and internal controls. Must be pursuing Bachelor's/Master’s in accounting or finance with a minimum GPA.