At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Sales and Inventory Accounting team at our headquarters located in Dallas, TX. Essential Job Duties: This position is a key player in the group. It allows the candidate to develop a solid foundation for increased responsibilities in the future. Over time, the candidate will become familiar with more responsibilities and areas across both the department and the company. In this role, the candidate will: · Provide accurate and timely reporting of sales and inventory information, analyze product cost data, monitor/reconcile terminal and warehouse inventory, and ensure integrity and accuracy of the month end accounting close process. · Generate and distribute recurring management reports (inventory, reserves, outlook vs. actuals). · Support business and manufacturing locations with month end entries and timely completion of monthly account analysis. · Assist and lead terminal and warehouse inventory physical audits and completion of book to book and book to physical monthly reconciliations. · Provide support for external audits, government, and tax reporting. · Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, effectiveness of existing accounting procedures and controls, and make recommendations for improvement. · Develop, recommend, and implement accounting practices to promote consistency, application of best practices, task automation, and efficiencies. · General understanding and experience with standard, average, FIFO, and LIFO basis of accounting for inventory. Assist with FIFO/LIFO/Split Valuation models and tie-outs to SAP. Qualifications: · 1 - 5 years of relevant accounting experience · Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (with a minimum of 18 hours of accounting) · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain relationships in a hybrid work environment and supporting Controllers in various locations · Advanced Excel proficiency · SAP S/4HANA (FI, CO, PA, BW transactions) · Strong understanding of inventory, intercompany and cost accounting · Detail oriented with ability to prioritize during close under time constraints Additional Desired Qualifications: · Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and experience with average costing (material ledger postings and analysis is a plus) · Excels in a flexible environment (role rotations every 12 – 18 months, hybrid schedule and overtime during month end close and peak times) · Exposure to system integration and reporting systems (IBM Cognos, Business Warehouse, SAP Analytics Cloud) · Collaborative and excel in a team environment Fraud Statement: It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: • Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees • Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or • Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.