Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing finance team in Katy, Texas. This role supports core accounting operations across fixed assets, lease accounting, inventory and cost analysis, tax support, and monthly close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed financial processes while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee fixed asset records by managing capitalization, transfers, retirements, and depreciation activity while maintaining accuracy in the supporting subledger.
• Track construction-related spending, review project activity in progress, and help ensure assets are placed into service and closed out on schedule.
• Reconcile fixed asset and lease balances to the general ledger each month and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Administer lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including maintaining lease data, recording changes to agreements, and preparing recurring journal entries.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting needs by preparing lease-related schedules, disclosures, and other documentation required for financial reporting.
• Review inventory costing activity, post approved adjustment entries, and assist with accruals and reconciliations tied to month-end and year-end close.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and product line stakeholders to validate inventory data and evaluate overhead and labor absorption assumptions.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance by supporting return preparation, reconciling filing data, and coordinating responses to tax questions or audit requests.
• Prepare financial analyses and variance reporting for income statement and balance sheet accounts while contributing to process improvement and audit support activities.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with stronger consideration for candidates bringing 5 or more years.
• Demonstrated experience with fixed asset accounting and lease accounting, including knowledge of ASC 842.
• Solid understanding of general ledger processes, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with inventory or manufacturing cost accounting principles is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Oracle or similar enterprise accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.