Senior Accountant
La Porte, TX
We are looking for a highly skilled senior accountant to oversee financial reporting, general ledger activities, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, financial analysis, and internal controls. This role involves working closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial statements, support audits, and contribute to process improvements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support financial decision-making.
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and accruals.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, assisting with sales tax and corporate tax filings.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
- Identify opportunities for process and internal control improvements and implement best practices in accounting procedures.
- Routine financial reporting in coordination with FP&A
- Support ad-hoc requests
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Accounting degree required
- CPA a plus
- 5+ years experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with Odoo ERP a plus
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience with tax compliance, audits, and internal controls is a plus
- Good communication skills, ability to interact effectively with other departments