Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Amarillo, TX

Salary: 95k DOE

Great growth opportunity working closely with the CEO

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team in Amarillo, TX. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, cost accounting, and supporting operational decision-making within a hands-on production environment.

This is a highly visible role with strong interaction across finance, operations, and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Support and analyze cost accounting activities , including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with plant operations on inventory controls, cycle counts, and production cost analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Maintain and optimize accounting records within QuickBooks
• Support audit processes and maintain accurate documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, cost analysis, or manufacturing finance
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Familiarity with inventory and cost accounting concepts
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks required
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and/or operational cost drivers
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus, but not required