What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Westlake Services?
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
SUMMARY
Manage General Accounting functions for WRBP Roofing & Stone divisions. Position has contact with all levels of management as well as independent auditors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all General Accounting functions for the WRBP Roofing & Stone Divisions
Monthly close timeline & control checklist
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise subordinates in the described areas. Subordinates may be supervising multiple employees.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors in Accounting with at least ten plus years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and the private sector is required, preferably with a manufacturing background.
MBA preferred.
Previous experience with financial reporting & analysis, budgeting and general accounting is required.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably SAP, is critical to the position. Must be proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel.
Previous supervisory experience is also required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 10% including air travel or auto travel.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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