Senior Accountant

Chemelex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex in Houston is seeking an experienced accountant to manage month-end close, maintain the general ledger, and perform reconciliations. You will partner with operations to analyze inventory and production costs, support budgeting, and ensure strong internal controls.

The role requires 4+ years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP and OneStream is a plus; manufacturing background is helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field.
• 4+ years accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience with OneStream a plus.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close including journal entries, cash clearing, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and analyze the general ledger to improve reporting accuracy.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, P&L).
• Provide financial insights on inventory, costs, and variances with operations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis.
• Ensure SOX/internal controls compliance and audits support.
• Leverage SAP and OneStream to streamline processes and data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, supply chain and operations.
• Prepare ad-hoc data requests and project work.
• Back up others in the accounting center as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Overtime flexibility

Report writing

Interdepartmental collab

CPA/CMA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

In this position, you will get to:

• Prepare month-end close including journal entries, cash clearing, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and analyze the general ledger, identifying and resolving variances to improve reporting accuracy and transparency.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, and P&L), reducing discrepancies and strengthening audit readiness.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to provide financial insights on inventory, production costs, and variances, supporting data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis against actuals and identification of cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls, maintaining documentation and supporting internal and external audits.
• Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream) to streamline financial processes and improve data integrity.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, supply chain, and operations teams to enhance financial visibility and process efficiency.
• Prepare ad‑hoc data requests and project work as requested.
• Back up others as needed in the primary accounting center environment to help with workloads and ensure work is completed timely and accurately.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business‑related field.
• Previous experience in or with:
  • 4+ years accounting experience.
  • Experience with SAP preferred.
  • Experience with OneStream a plus.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
  • CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to work and interact with various departments throughout the organization.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must display flexibility in regard to overtime during periods of peak activity.
  • Must be a team player, a self‑starter who is looking to grow professionally, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.