Senior Accountant - Chlorovinyls Finance

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake in Houston, TX, seeks a senior accountant to own the financials for a manufacturing asset, including P&L, manufacturing statements, and balance sheet accounts for the plant to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 4+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, SAP, and BPC; CPA/CMA or a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in French preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for a specific manufacturing plant, including full P&L, manufacturing statement, and balance sheet ownership.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and reporting packages for management.
• Manage monthly forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and annual budget preparation.
• Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments, and respond to management requests.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

French language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Responsible for the comprehensive accounting functions of specific Chlor Alkali & Derivatives manufacturing assets. Duties include recording, reporting, analyzing, and communicating financial activity and results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the accounting of a specific manufacturing plant including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for various Management teams.
• Responsible for monthly forecasting, quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations and annual budget preparation.
• Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments.
• Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests.
• Prepare and maintain detailed desk procedures for respective areas of responsibility.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
• Facilitate internal and external audit needs.
• Research and application of technical US GAAP requirements.
• Other duties and analysis as assigned by Management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 4 plus years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in French preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems preferred.

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 must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 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.