Westlake Management - Senior Accountant
INSPYR Solutions•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support comprehensive accounting functions for a multi-plant manufacturing division. This role will play a key part in monthly close, financial reporting, and operational analysis, while partnering closely with plant operations, finance leadership, and auditors. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 5 to 10 years public accounting OR 4–11 years industry experience
- Manufacturing or plant accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and close processes
- Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or standard costing is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, analysis, reporting)
- Experience with SAP and/or BPC preferred
- CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred
- Strong communication skills with ability to present to management and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Support and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance reviews
- Support lease accounting and technical accounting applications
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for management
- Partner with plant operations to analyze variances and support performance improvements
- Generate cost reports and operational analysis for Accounting Managers and Plant Leadership
- Assist with inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves (E&O, LCM), and analysis
- Support standard cost updates, BOM reviews, and manufacturing cost analysis
- Assist with capital projects, budgeting, and AFE tracking
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
- Drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
