The Lubrizol Corporation Looking for Accounting Analyst at Deer Park, TX Full Time

Lubrizol is currently looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our Finance organization. This position is located at Lubrizol’s largest manufacturing facility in Deer Park, Texas and focuses on providing information, processes and solutions that enable plant operations to achieve their goals and initiatives. Candidates who are self-directed, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment and are able to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities will thrive in this role. This is an exciting position which will allow driven candidates to gain knowledge and experience for advancement to positions of greater responsibility throughout the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, sharing analytical perspective as appropriate.
• Perform general accounting functions (recorded journal entries, account reconciliation/analysis and expense analysis).
• Participate in the budget and forecast activities (depreciation and plant expenses).
• Evaluate inventory for Non-Working Slow Moving (NWSM) or otherwise impaired material for adequacy of reserve balances. Work with Operations Management to ensure slow moving inventory is being reviewed and disposition considered on a regular basis.
• Conduct monthly third-party warehouse inventory reconciliations and NWSM reporting and analysis.
• Render plants property taxes and filing exemptions.
• Support lease accounting procedures, GR/IR analysis.
• Lead and participate in special projects for accounting the accounting function and initiatives which support our operations facilities.
• Participate in the monthly closing and quarterly close job tasks
• Review and analyze production variances and inventory adjustments on a monthly basis.
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Responsible for inventory reporting and control, including quarterly physical inventories.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and analysis as requested.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Proven self-starter with a desire to achieve; strong team focus.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work with a broad range of internal customers ranging from plant management, plant engineering and production operators

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficiency in SAP, SharePoint, Power BI, or advanced Excel functions.
• Previous plant, cost accounting, or operations finance experience.

Working Conditions And Travel Required

• Primarily in an office setting with occasional work done within the plant.
• Infrequent weekends will be required for physical inventory or special projects.
• Primary physical location is in Deer Park, Texas
• Occasional travel will be required for physical inventories.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility

What Lubrizol Offers

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!