Westlake Management - Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Galleria - Houston, Texas
Duration: Permanent Hire
Compensation: $105,000 – $120,000 
Work Requirements: US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Skillset / Experience:

Senior Accountant (Manufacturing / Plant Accounting Focus)

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.

Key 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

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