Senior Accountant

Senior plc•New Braunfels, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key functions of the accounting department, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong internal controls. This role supports both day‑to‑day accounting operations and long‑term process improvements, with a focus on inventory, job costing, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Accounting
3-5 Years’ Experience in Accounting
Highly skilled in working with financial and numerical data, with strong command of Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions), ERP systems, and the full Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrates excellent communication abilities via email and phone, maintains a positive, team‑oriented attitude, and collaborates effectively across departments.
Willing and able to work additional hours when required to meet deadlines and support business needs.
Thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting with frequent deadlines and shifting priorities, while consistently delivering high‑quality, accurate work.
Maintains a high level of accuracy in all financial data, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.
Works effectively with minimal supervision, adapts quickly to changing circumstances, and takes initiative in solving problems and improving processes.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze shipped and completed projects to ensure completeness and accuracy of material issues and costing transactions.
Research, analysis, and report job cost variances versus estimates.
Prepare summaries and explanations in the ERP system for estimator review, improvements, and adjustments.
Develop a thorough understanding of raw material, WIP, and operational structures/systems.
Lead cycle counts and ensures inventory accuracy across facilities.
Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory and utilization strategies.
Lead the annual physical inventory at two facilities, including coordination and general ledger posting of results.
Review and coordinate internal indirect jobs.
Perform the annual inventory cost roll.
Serve as backup for all accounting positions, including AP, AR, and financial reporting, as needed.
Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met, accounts are reconciled, and variances are properly analyzed.
Assist in developing forecasts, budgets, and financial models to support strategic planning.
Strengthen and monitor internal controls, identify process gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
Evaluate current accounting workflows and implement enhancements to streamline operations and strengthen reporting.
Partner with Operations, HR, and leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Other duties as assigned by management.