Accountant I - Fixed Assets

Westlake•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

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 This position will be responsible for the Fixed Asset accounting for assigned entities within the Performance & Essential Materials (PEM) and Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) Segments. Characteristics required in this role include versatility, resourcefulness, and a willingness to accept prominent work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Entry level with some accounting experience preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and perform meticulous self-review of work product for quality in a dynamic environment.
Strong computer skills, with proficiency using standard spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Perform review, routing, and monitoring all approved AFEs.
Identify and process fixed asset related transactions.
Perform Fixed Asset functions during monthly close including work order, capital project and WBS settlement, accrual reviews, capitalized interest calculations, depreciation, analyses and reconciliations.
Assist with key monthly Fixed Asset reporting to Executives, Accounting and Management on capital spend.
Assist with quarterly Fixed Asset reporting to Operating Segments, Financial Reporting and Tax.
Assist Accounting Manager and other team members with day-to-day Fixed Asset responsibilities
Coordinate and support activities and communications across locations and departments.
Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to requests.
Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
Assist with the facilitation of internal and external audit needs.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhere to established safety practices and maintain an organized, clean and safe work environment, along with a conscious awareness of job safety.
Due to limited manpower in the department, a small amount of clerk level duties will be required of this position on a daily or weekly basis.
Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
Other duties, tasks or analyses as assigned.