Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Houston, TX (Zip Code: 77040)

Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 / year (DOE)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reports To: Controller

Job Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to partner with the Controller at a premier, multi-site steel fabrication and manufacturing company. This key role owns day-to-day general ledger operations, inventory/job costing, financial reporting, and close processes while helping modernize workflows and prepare for a future ERP implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Own inventory accounting, cycle counts, standard/job costing, WIP accounting, and variance analysis (labor, scrap, material) alongside plant operations.
• Strengthen internal controls, build audit-ready documentation, and assist with external audit/tax preparations.
• Analyze manufacturing data, maintain advanced Excel models, and help clean/standardize data for transition from QuickBooks to an ERP.
• Assist with budgeting, cash reporting, fixed assets, and KPI reporting while providing day-to-day guidance to junior staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in manufacturing (inventory, standard costing, job costing, or WIP).
• Advanced MS Excel capabilities and solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• QuickBooks experience required; prior ERP implementation or conversion experience preferred.
• Experience in steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or multi-site privately held businesses is a major plus.

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Company Holidays

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $52.00 - $62.00 Per Hour

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All compensation and pay rates are dependent upon skills and experience. PrideStaff is an equal opportunity employer.