Senior Accountant

Westlake•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing a broad range of financial accounting and analysis to support the Accounting Manager and the business. Determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Included in responsibilities for this role are the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. In addition, this role examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. Responsibilities encompass monthly financial close and reporting, operational budgets and forecast, capital management, maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls compliance. ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordination of month-end closing activities related to Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general accounting Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly results Maintain monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled timely within the month end cycle Periodic balance sheet reviews Prepare monthly journal entries Maintain and perform analysis for various accounts, including intercompany and cash accounts Prepare payroll and benefits entries, and reconcile discrepancies with the payroll department Assist the Accounting Manager with analysis and reporting of monthly and quarterly financial results Oversee capital expenditures, prepare monthly capital asset reporting, and ensure projects are capitalized timely and in accordance with company policies Ensure commodity taxes are remitted in accordance with government regulations Respond to internal and external audit inquiries and support other required filings Maintain and file all financial reporting information as per departmental and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines Participate in annual inventory counts Assist the Accounting Manager with internal control and Sarbanes Oxley compliance and training Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and systems Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with a minimum of 4+ years of work experience
Formal Accounting Designation (CPA) preferred
Minimum 3 years proficiency with an ERP system
Experience with inventory costing
Experience with corporate reporting requirements, external and internal audits
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and financial reporting controls
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities, utilizing effective time management
Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork

Nice To Haves

Plant manufacturing experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

Coordination of month-end closing activities related to Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general accounting
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly results
Maintain monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled timely within the month end cycle
Periodic balance sheet reviews
Prepare monthly journal entries
Maintain and perform analysis for various accounts, including intercompany and cash accounts
Prepare payroll and benefits entries, and reconcile discrepancies with the payroll department
Assist the Accounting Manager with analysis and reporting of monthly and quarterly financial results
Oversee capital expenditures, prepare monthly capital asset reporting, and ensure projects are capitalized timely and in accordance with company policies
Ensure commodity taxes are remitted in accordance with government regulations
Respond to internal and external audit inquiries and support other required filings
Maintain and file all financial reporting information as per departmental and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
Participate in annual inventory counts
Assist the Accounting Manager with internal control and Sarbanes Oxley compliance and training
Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and systems
Other responsibilities as assigned.