Senior Accountant

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

Responsible for the comprehensive accounting functions of specific Chlorovinyls manufacturing assets. Duties include recording, reporting, analyzing, and communicating financial activity and results. As a Senior Accountant, this person is expected to work with minimum supervision to become the financial and accounting expert in his/her area. Characteristics required in this role include versatility, resourcefulness, and a willingness to accept prominent work assignments.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the accounting of a specific manufacturing plant including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis and reporting packages for various Management teams.
• Responsible for monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
• Coordinate and support activities across locations and departments.
• Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests.
• Prepare and maintain detailed desk procedures for respective areas of responsibility.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
• Facilitate internal and external audit needs.
• Research and application of technical US GAAP requirements.
• Other duties and analysis as assigned by Division Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with three plus years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or five years in industry is required, preferably with experience in the chemical industry.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation and analysis is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Must be comfortable presenting to Management and communicating results across multiple levels within the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and perform meticulous self-review of work product for quality in a dynamic environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Flexibility in hours to meet deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.