Manufacturing Senior Accountant - Inventory & Costing

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for the accounting of a specific manufacturing plant and distribution center with full ownership of P&L and balance sheet. You will partner with the Supervisor-Accounting to execute month-end close, prepare journal entries, and analyze financial data for timely reporting.

You will also drive variance analysis, budgeting, and capital expenditure analyses; ensure fixed assets and inventory accuracy; support audits and internal controls; and apply

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable presenting to Management and communicating results across levels.
• Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of JDE system; BPC consolidation preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 4–5 years of related experience; public accounting preferred.
• CPA, CMA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with A/P, inventory, fixed assets, budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for a specific manufacturing plant and distribution center, including P&L and balance sheet.
• Partner with Supervisor-Accounting to close monthly, quarterly, and annually; prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for Management.
• Assist monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
• Prepare analyses for capital expenditures (AFE) and payback calculations.
• Ensure fixed assets accuracy; assist with verifications and disposals.
• Ensure inventory accuracy; perform periodic verification within guidelines.
• Perform month-end inventory revaluations and reserve for slow-moving items.
• Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments.
• Manage deadlines and respond to management requests.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives; strengthen internal controls.
• Support internal/external audits and GAAP compliance.
• Research and apply US GAAP requirements.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Financial statement analysis

Excellent written/oral communication

Attention to detail

Presenting to management

Multi-tasking

JDE system

BPC consolidation (preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA/CMA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

JDE system

BPC consolidation

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for the accounting of a specific manufacturing plant and distribution center with full ownership of P&L and balance sheet. You will partner with the Supervisor-Accounting to execute month-end close, prepare journal entries, and analyze financial data for timely reporting.

You will also drive variance analysis, budgeting, and capital expenditure analyses; ensure fixed assets and inventory accuracy; support audits and internal controls; and apply