Westlake · 2 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expWestlake is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide a broad range of financial accounting and analysis in support of the Accounting Manager and the business. The role includes responsibilities such as preparing and analyzing cost reports, overseeing monthly financial close and reporting, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Formal Accounting Designation (CPA)
Plant manufacturing experience would be an asset
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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