Senior Accoutant

Westlake•Houston, TX

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 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with a minimum of 4+ years of work experience
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

Formal Accounting Designation (CPA) preferred
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.