Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant

Our client is a pipeline and facilities contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas. With over 25 years of experience, they specialize in transmission pipeline construction, station and facilities construction, integrity management, pipeline replacements, and related services for the energy sector, primarily oil & gas, with some carbon capture projects. They are known for their rock-solid reputation, financial stability, commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. Our client builds complex infrastructure projects (often in the $10M–$100M+ range) across challenging terrains in North America. The culture is relaxed, collaborative, people‑focused, and flat emphasizing teamwork, loyalty, mutual support, intellectual curiosity and significant growth opportunities. We are seeking a Senior or Lead Accountant for an Accounting Manager opening in Houston as they strengthen accounting operations amid growth and transition. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior accountant, accounting manager or assistant controller with construction/industrial experience who is eager to take on increasing responsibility in a supportive, development‑oriented environment. You will report directly to the VP of Finance and Accounting and initially focus on hands‑on accounting while potentially assuming oversight of Accounts Payable and related functions over time. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a team‑oriented setting, enjoys job costing and project accounting in a dynamic construction environment. Responsibilities Perform month‑end close activities (Balance sheet reconciliations), including accruals, bank reconciliations, and reviewing A/R and A/P Manage and review job costing processes: Understand how costs flow through the system, invoice application, and related project accounting (construction industry experience preferred; familiarity with percentage‑of‑completion concepts is a plus) Oversee and resolve A/P issues; support the open A/P position and coordinate with the job cost analyst who enters job‑related invoices Manage the relationship with the external firm handling sales/use tax and serve as the point of contact for audits. Support financial reporting: Prepare or review reports, identify variances or anomalies, and ensure accuracy (our VP of Finance and Accounting will handle primary reporting. Collaborate closely with field office teams (office managers and job cost personnel across multiple field teams) to ensure timely invoice processing and accurate project date. Contribute to process improvements using our Spectrum ERP system (module‑based, similar to Microsoft Dynamics); leverage existing desktop procedures and videos. Participate in ad‑hoc projects and take on additional responsibilities as desired; opportunities for growth are abundant in our flat organizations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction, oil & gas, pipeline, industrial, or related project‑based industries (job costing and understanding cost flows) Experience with ERP systems like Spectrum, Microsoft Dynamics. Strong understanding of general ledger, A/R, A/P, accruals, bank recs, and month‑end Have experience leading or supporting annual financial audits. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity beyond basic debit/credit work; ability to spot issues, dig into details, analyze numbers, and drive improvement. Experience or readiness to manage small teams (initially no direct reports, but potential to oversee A/P and payroll). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong cultural fit for a loyal, teamwork‑driven, people‑focused organization. Ability to work independently while collaborating across office and field teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hire Talent