Senior Accountant

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Houston, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the financial operations and reporting functions for United Galvanizing’s Houston facility. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with General Manager and corporate finance teams, the Senior Accountant maintains accurate financial records, drives cost and inventory accounting processes, and supports operational decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include executing month-end closing activities, managing general ledger account reconciliations, and analyzing operational data to support continuous improvement and financial efficiency across the plant network.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years relevant experience
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience including account reconciliations, journal entries, and a basic understanding of internal controls
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
• Detail and goal oriented
• Strong initiative and ability to make decisions, take action and solve problems
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Very strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Responsible – ability to hold oneself accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
• Passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environments.
• Strong background in inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience with corporate reporting standards for U.S.-based parent companies.
• Strong working knowledge or QAD, OneStream, IFS, VCC Max, Visual Shop, Bloomberg and Blackline Software.
• Demonstrated experience automating accounting and finance processes using tools such as Power Query, Power BI, ERP systems, RPA, or workflow automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle month, quarter, and year-end closing activities, including posting journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate financial variances, and report insights to key stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports, management summaries, and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, valuation analysis, and annual physical inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules.
• Handles purchase requisitions as directed by the General Manager.
• Manage accounts payable invoices for processing and ensure accurate and timely submission to General Manager and Shared Services team.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting controls, and internal/external audit requirements.
• Assist the plant General Manager in achieving operational and financial objectives.
• Assist plant leadership and finance teams with annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and operational cost analysis.
• Analyze operational and manufacturing data to identify efficiency gains, support process automation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform credit checks, approve credit and monitor credit status on new and existing customers. Involve General Manager and Credit/Collections team for escalated collection activity.
• This position, through the subordinate organization, is responsible for making sure timely and thorough preparation of financial records and reports for use by management and operating personnel at all levels are completed based on the requirements set by Corporate and Site Controller. These records must comply with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), governmental regulations, taxing authorities and the policies and procedures of the company.
• Give recommendations for continuous improvement of products, processes and services and measurement of same to make efficient use of company resources.
• Perform any other accounting and operational duties as assigned or required by the company.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree