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Senior Accountant

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Systems, Materials Analysis, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Costing, Project Tracking, Reconciliation, Risk Analysis, Standard Costing, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Vlookups
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
  • Hands?on, problem?solving mindset
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
  • Experience with ERP systems (manufacturing ERP preferred)
  • Strong understanding of inventory, WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant manufacturing and cost accounting experience
  • Proven experience managing full?cycle accounting in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in manufacturing
  • Prior experience supporting audits and tax filings
Work Environment
  • On?site, five days a week.
  • Fast?paced manufacturing setting with regular interaction with operations and leadership

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