Senior Accountant

3 weeks ago


Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Westlake Full time

Westlake Job Description

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Westlake team, responsible for all plant accounting functions and variance analysis. This role interfaces daily with Operations Managers and production staff to support continuous improvement and execute business strategy.

Accounting Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the accounting of a specific manufacturing plant, including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement, and Balance Sheet accounts.
  • Operate as the key financial accountant for assigned plant, providing overall control of the balance sheet and P&L for assigned plant.
  • Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management, plant, and other departmental requests.
  • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure the financials are accurately and timely reported.
  • Ensure adherence to and effectiveness of internal control in own area of responsibility.
  • Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for assigned locations and accounts.
  • Analyze variances both pre- and post-close, understand root cause, and drive for corrective action.
  • Prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports, including the monthly reporting packages including variance analysis.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts and annual operating expense and capital budgets.
  • Prepare AFEs, including development of payback financial calculations, and review AFEs for compliance, financial integrity, and accuracy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with three plus years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or five plus years in manufacturing industry.
  • CPA, CMA, or Master's degree preferred.
  • Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Cost accounting experience is a plus.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment working with A/P, General Accounting, Payroll, Inventories, Fixed Assets, Cash Accounting, Financial Analysis & Reporting, and Multi-plant and budgeting is also preferred.
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and analysis is required.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively at all organizational levels and across functional areas.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S4HANA.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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