Senior Project Accountant

CAB Enterprises, Inc. proudly serves as the exclusive distributor of Electrolit in the United States. Electrolit is owned by Grupo Pisa, Latin America's premier pharmaceutical company with over 80 years of experience. Electrolit has become a leader in premium hydration beverages. Since Electrolit entered the US in 2015, we have increased Electrolit's visibility in the U.S. market, by building on the brand’s rich legacy that began in 1950 as a hydration solution for children. With a steadfast commitment to quality, Electrolit has an innovative, scientifically backed formula, an exciting range of flavors, which uses pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and produced in a state-of-the-art facility. At CAB Enterprises, we pride ourselves on fostering a service-oriented culture that values the collective skills and contributions of our team members. Our core values: humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, and drive are the cornerstones of our success. We have a dynamic and fulfilling workplace where our employees are recognized as our most valuable asset. Together, we celebrate our achievements and look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence. Position Summary The Senior Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting Electrolit’s continued growth by leading accounting workstreams for strategic, cross-functional initiatives. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position operates in a hybrid role that blends hands-on accounting execution with project leadership, ensuring that new processes, systems, and business initiatives are designed correctly from an accounting, control, and reporting perspective from day one. This role owns accounting-related initiatives from concept through full operational deployment, personally executing key accounting work, building scalable and compliant processes, and transitioning solutions to the operational accounting team in a turnkey, sustainable state. The Senior Project Accountant acts as a trusted partner to Finance, IT, Operations, and Process Improvement teams and is expected to bring structure, accountability, and clarity within a fast-paced, high-growth consumer products environment. Location: Houston TX (on-site) Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Accounting Operations Perform hands-on accounting activities necessary to support new business initiatives, including journal entries, reconciliations, account mappings, reporting, and system configuration. Own the accounting workstream for cross-functional projects, ensuring financial processes are accurately designed, executed, and aligned with Electrolit’s reporting and control standards. Partner closely with the Controller, Finance leadership, Operations, IT, and external stakeholders to execute accounting deliverables tied to business growth. Maintain full accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all accounting outputs related to assigned initiatives. Process Development & Optimization Design, document, and implement scalable accounting processes that support Electrolit’s growth, complexity, and evolving operational footprint Identify inefficiencies, manual workarounds, and control gaps; recommend and implement practical, sustainable improvements Ensure all newly developed workflows align with internal controls, compliance requirements, and segregation-of-duties standards Provide financial and operational insights to support continuous improvement across project-based accounting activities. Systems & Implementation Support ERP and accounting system implementations, enhancements, and process changes across finance and operations Translate business requirements into effective accounting workflows and system configurations Participate in testing, validation, and go-live activities to ensure accounting accuracy and reporting integrity Support integration of new business processes, vendors, warehouses, or distribution channels into financial systems Transition to Operations Ensure new accounting processes are fully documented, tested, and operationally ready prior to transition Develop training materials and conduct knowledge-transfer sessions for the operational accounting team Provide post-implementation support to stabilize processes and ensure successful adoption Project Coordination & Governance Serve as the primary liaison between the accounting team and cross-functional project stakeholders, including IT and Process Improvement Coordinate accounting activities to align with project timelines, milestones, and dependencies Track and manage accounting-specific deliverables, proactively communicating risks, constraints, or resource needs Actively complete accounting deliverables as part of project execution—not simply coordination Ensure accounting requirements are clearly defined, documented, and embedded into broader project plans Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong hands-on, execution-driven mindset with comfort operating in a build-and-improve environment Proven ability to design, document, and implement accounting processes in a growing organization Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects Strong communicator capable of influencing cross-functional partners and explaining accounting concepts to non-finance audiences High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems (SAP experience a plus) Ability to meet routine month-end deadlines while supporting project-based work Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and project-based cost tracking Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within a CPG or distribution-focused environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 6+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with exposure to project-based work, process improvement, or system implementations Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial operations Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment ERP implementation or process transformation experience preferred CPA Preferred Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Ability to lift or move office materials up to 10 pounds. Standard office environment with regular use of a computer, phone, and related equipment. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation. Cab Enterprises Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electrolit USA