Senior Accountant- Houston, TX
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong manufacturing accounting expertise to manage the full accounting cycle for our operations. This role is responsible for cost accounting, inventory management, monthly close, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate is hands?on, detail?oriented, and comfortable working in a fast?paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Full?Cycle Accounting
Manage the complete accounting cycle, including GL, AP, AR, payroll entries, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Lead month?end and year?end close processes within established deadlines
Maintain accurate general ledger and supporting schedules
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Perform cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and overhead allocation
Analyze bill of materials (BOMs), labor costs, and manufacturing overhead
Monitor work?in?process (WIP), finished goods, and raw material inventory
Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies
Partner with operations to improve cost controls and production efficiency
Inventory & Fixed Assets
Oversee inventory management, physical counts, and cycle counts
Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in compliance with GAAP
Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare detailed management reports, cost analyses, and financial forecasts
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements
Support budgeting and forecasting activities
Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
Assist with external audits, internal audits, and tax support
Maintain documentation and ensure accurate financial records
Systems & Process Improvement
Utilize and support ERP systems (manufacturing ERP experience strongly preferred)
Recommend and implement accounting process improvements
Train and support junior accounting staff as needed
Competencies
Highly analytical and detail?oriented
Strong organizational and time?management skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and cross?functional collaboration skills