Senior Accountant

Worldwide Power Products•Houston, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, financial analysis, payroll accounting, and internal controls. This position partners closely with management and operational leaders to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable while supporting initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability across the accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with emphasis in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Strong understanding of GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Payroll accounting experience.
Experience in equipment rental, manufacturing, construction, industrial, distribution, or related industries.
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar ERP systems.
Experience supporting automation, process improvement, and reporting initiatives.
Familiarity with BI, analytics, or AI-enabled business tools.
Strong financial accounting and reporting knowledge.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Collaborative approach and strong business partnership skills.
High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close activities for assigned business areas.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial statements.
Perform monthly variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with department leaders to improve financial understanding and decision-making.
Provide reporting and insights that support profitability and operational performance.
Support payroll processing, reconciliations, commissions, and incentive accounting.
Ensure payroll-related transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and payroll requirements.
Assist with internal and external audit requests and year-end reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and workflows.
Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Support the use of technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Work closely with Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and leadership teams.
Provide financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders.
Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.
Report all recognized unsafe conditions or acts to Management.
Wear proper PPE when necessary.
Attend training sessions as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.