Accountant - Full Time (Chemicals)

  • OPC Occidental Petroleum Corp
  • Dallas, Texas
  • 1w ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

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.

In this entry-level accounting position that supports the OxyChem business in the Dallas corporate office, duties may include:

  • Provide accurate and timely reporting of information, analyze product cost data, monitor/reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity and accuracy of month end accounting close process.
  • Support plant controllers and perform multiple functions of cost accounting
  • Assist business and manufacturing locations with analysis
  • Perform inventory accounting and reconciliations including LIFO/FIFO calculations and analysis
  • Complete Physical inventory trips to plants/warehouses/terminals and subsequent analysis/reconciliation of the product count
  • Perform sales & cost of sales analysis
  • Provide support and financial close responsibility for business segments including preparation and consolidation of financial statements, payroll, fringe benefits, insurance, cash, and receivables accounting
  • Analysis and monthly reporting of Balance Sheet and P&L account activity, as well as, cash flow forecasting, working capital and other sources and uses
  • Provide support for internal audits, external audits, government, and tax reporting
  • Provide support for SEC reporting (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and assist with environmental, international and lease accounting and reporting
  • Develop, recommend, implement, and document accounting practices to promote best practices, task automation, and efficiencies while following generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies
  • Participate in safety programs, as applicable.
  • Join in teambuilding events and training and be a valued member of the Accounting Team.

Qualifications

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (min 18 hours of accounting credit)
  • Must have a graduation date of Dec 2025 – May 2026
  • Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale  
    • Minimum 2 extracurricular, leadership and/or work activities  
  • Desire to pursue a career as an Accountant in the chemicals industry

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