Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Capital Projects Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Pay Rate: $45–$55/hour, negotiable based on experience Duration: Early May 2026 through end of Q1 2027 Overview Jefferson Wells is partnering with a manufacturing client in Houston to identify a Senior Accountant for a long‑term contract engagement supporting plant operations and finance during a multi‑year ERP transition. This role is highly visible and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on capital expenditures (CapEx), close activities, and operational accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, excellent Excel skills, and the confidence to work directly with operational stakeholders and finance leadership. This position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite in Houston, with additional onsite presence expected during close and quarter‑end periods. Key Responsibilities Capital Expenditures (Primary Focus) Partner closely with Operations and Engineering on capital project requests Review vendor and engineering quotes to determine capitalization vs. expense treatment Prepare preliminary CapEx cost analyses and supporting documentation Clarify scope, timing, and accounting treatment with operational stakeholders Coordinate CapEx review with finance leadership and subject matter experts Support internal approval processes, including management and executive reviews General Accounting & Close Prepare and post accurate journal entries with appropriate support Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities Perform balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis for assigned areas Respond to questions from budget owners, directors, and finance leadership Support statutory and management reporting, particularly at quarter‑end Meet tight close deadlines; overtime expected during close periods Warranty Accounting Manage monthly warranty expense and accruals Coordinate with Warranty and Operations teams to ensure accurate GL postings Record standard warranty accruals and additional service campaign accruals Lease Accounting (ASC 842 – Limited Scope) Review contracts to identify potential leases Apply ASC 842 guidance to determine lease classification Use LeaseQuery software to calculate, report, and record lease activity Maintain lease documentation and reporting support Systems & Projects Work within current AS/400 ERP environment (journal uploads, data extraction) Heavy reliance on Excel for data analysis and reconciliation Support finance readiness for a planned SAP implementation (target go‑live late 2026/early 2027) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred Strong knowledge of general accounting, close, and accruals CapEx accounting experience strongly preferred Basic knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets) ERP experience required (AS/400 or SAP experience a plus) Strong communication skills and ability to explain accounting impacts clearly Comfortable working in a flat, fast‑paced organization with high visibility Benefits Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k) * Eligibility requirements apply, including a minimum-hours-worked threshold ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr