Senior Accountant

Clayton Services is searching for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing company in Houston, Texas. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and operations team to manage key accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, support reporting and close processes, and provide financial insight into manufacturing operations.

• Manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting financial schedules.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and assist with financial and management reporting.
• Support accounting activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, work in process, and production variances.
• Review operational and financial data to identify and explain differences in labor, materials, overhead, margins, and other manufacturing costs.
• Work closely with operations to improve the accuracy and visibility of production-related financial information.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support recurring accounting functions involving fixed assets, cash activity, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Help maintain effective accounting controls, procedures, documentation, and approval processes.
• Prepare financial schedules and supporting information for external accounting, audit, and tax requirements.
• Participate in accounting system improvements and future system implementation initiatives.
• Assist with organizing and standardizing financial data and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and increase reporting accuracy.
• Provide accounting guidance and review support to other members of the accounting team as needed.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and cost accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and production-related financial activity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall technical aptitude.
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and identify underlying issues.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, operations, and company leadership.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and learning how operational activity impacts financial results.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, job costing, standard costing, and/or work-in-process accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Previous involvement with an ERP implementation, system conversion, or accounting process improvement initiative is preferred.
• Experience supporting accounting activities across multiple facilities or operating locations is a plus.
• Previous experience providing guidance or reviewing the work of other accounting team members is preferred.