Senior Accountant (Contract)

About the Role

This is a senior-level professional accounting position designed to assist with month-end close, plant cost accounting, invoice coding, accrual entries, journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reports to management. The role assumes limited experience upon hiring, with training provided to achieve proficiency in SAP, BPC, Excel, and other Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close under the direction of a Supervisor, including accruals, preparing and entering journal entries, and sales cut-off.
• Code invoices for plants as required.
• Reconcile appropriate accounts at the end of each month, providing explanations and documentation for reconciling items.
• Become proficient in SAP, BPC, Excel, and other necessary software for the role.
• Prepare or assist in preparing closing-related reports, including receiving goods and services, transportation accruals, regular plant accruals, GRIR information, and other standard close reports or entries.
• After closing, assist in preparing post-closing reports and account reconciliations under the guidance of a senior accountant.
• Work professionally with plant personnel to obtain required information and resolve problems while maintaining strong relationships.
• Perform SAP functions such as receiving goods, invoicing sales, consuming additives, adjusting inventory, and other tasks as directed by senior accountants and supervisors.
• Maintain an attitude of continuous learning and improvement, working effectively as a team member to complete all required tasks.
• Perform primary thinking and analysis encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence by identifying improvement opportunities, initiating projects, or communicating ideas to management, and actively participating on project teams.
• Perform any additional responsibilities or tasks assigned by senior accountants, supervisors, or the Manager/Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

About the Company

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment to enrich your work life and career experience. We work together to enhance lives through our products and community presence. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable legislation.