Supervisor-Accounting

Westlake • Houston, TX

112d

About The Position

The Plant Controlling Supervisory Accountant is responsible for all plant accounting functions with a strong emphasis on inventory control as well as variance analysis. The position interfaces daily with the Operations Manager(s) and production staff to support continuous improvement and execute business strategy. He/she will ensure that accounting controls are maintained and that the plants' financial objectives are understood by the operations staff. The supervisor also interacts with Corporate Headquarters functions including Accounting, Supply Chain & Logistics and IT personnel. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Three plus years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or five years in industry.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Skills necessary analytically to review/analyze accounting and financial data.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem resolution and decision-making skills.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional management team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or Master's degree.
• Cost accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working with A/P, General Accounting, Payroll, Inventories, Fixed Assets, Cash Accounting, Financial Analysis & Reporting and Multi-plant and budgeting.
• Knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting for one or more manufacturing plants, including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments.
• Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure the financials are accurately and timely reported.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
• Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, for assigned locations and accounts.
• Analyze variances with balance sheet accounts and income/expense reports (manufacturing statements) on a monthly basis to identify any potential issues prior to close and report on unusual spending.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for various Management teams.
• Analyze the Inventory Change P&L Accounts monthly.
• Prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, including the monthly reporting packages including variance analysis.
• Assist in preparation of annual operating expense and capital budgets.
• Review AFE's for compliance, financial integrity, and accuracy, as well as supervise the tracking of the AFE through the approval process.
• Ensure accuracy of fixed assets and assist with the periodic verification (count) of fixed assets.
• Support fixed asset disposals and transfers to ensure the accounting is correct.
• Assist with the periodic inventory verification process, ensuring that counts are being properly performed within corporate guidelines.
• Perform month-end inventory revaluation procedures, establish slow moving/obsolete reserves, and handle overall costing of inventory.
• Ensure goods receipts are properly accrued and matched with vendor invoices.
• Process AP/AR intercompany transactions between companies and balance monthly with counterparts.
• Coordinate and communicate with plant staff regarding corporate objectives, guidelines, procedures and policies and ensure compliance with same.
• Assist plant management with the cost savings/profit improvement programs.
• Verify financial information on the cost savings/profit improvement plans to ensure accuracy.
• Process credit memos and return goods authorizations (RGA) for assigned plant.
• Research and application of technical US GAAP requirements.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate internal and external audit needs.
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and reporting, as requested.

Benefits

• Flexibility in hours to meet deadlines.
• Exposure to a moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Potential for travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree