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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is seeking to fill an onsite Accounting Cost Analyst position in the office of its chemical plant in Sweeny, TX. This position requires a solid accounting foundation, encompassing both the necessary education and relevant experience. This person frequently interacts with plant leaders, commercial managers, and other members of the Accounting Department in performing analysis of operations and implementing plans to improve business processes. The Accounting Department aims to be a trusted partner that adds value by protecting the companys financial integrity, guiding sound business decisions and offering enriching careers in a collaborative workplace.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare and analyze monthly cost results and prepare monthly forecasting of operating expenses for the commercial business units and the plantCoordinate and prepare site budget for the plant, including development of plant operating expenses, consulting with cost center owners, summarizing information for the facility, preparing presentation materials, and responding to inquiriesActively engage with engineers, operations and maintenance personnel to understand finance related priorities, needs, and communicate insights into solutionsCollect, transform, and analyze required data to address ad-hoc requests, or to test ideas and identify opportunitiesDevelop and maintain dynamic reporting toolsWork closely with the commercial business units, various plant personnel including the plant leadership team, and personnel in various Finance Department roles at Headquarters to improve business processes, set up new processes or to accomplish job responsibilitiesAssist cost center owners and project managers with monthly accruals and other cost estimatesAnalyze and execute distributions and assessments of support costs to production unitsPrepare third party billings including interpretation of products and services contractsReview SOX documentation and perform / evaluate annual testingAssist with the preparation and delivery of presentations for senior management as neededPerform quarterly audits of required processesAssist with special projects as assigned, including governmental reports and manufacturing department reports such as those related to benchmarking, gap closure analysis, capacity utilization and lost profit opportunitiesRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA or masters leveleducation is a plus)At least one-year related Accounting / Finance experienceStrong working knowledge of MS OfficeStrong business analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail are requiredThorough understanding of accounting principlesMust possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate with employees at all organizational levelsCapable of recognizing, defining, and resolving issues. Ability to apply new technologies to improve business processes or solve business problemsShould be a self-starter, be an active participant on teams, and proactively meet with customers to meet their needsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Accounting SAP FI / CO module or other ERP systems.At least three related Manufacturing / Industry Accounting or Finance experienceExperience with PowerBI, SharePoint, Blackline, TRACK and PlanfulChevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com .
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To all recruitment agencies :We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Company) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.Travel Requirements :Up to 5%Eligibility for Relocation :Yes (Internal Candidates Only)Closing Date :11 / 17 / 2024
