Westlake Management - Senior Accountant

About the role

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.

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
• Parenthesize 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
• Aid with 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
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills

• Hands-on, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About INSPYR Solutions

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. We strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.