Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

A leading Houston-based, PE-backed manufacturing company is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounting Manager to join its team full-time. This role offers the opportunity to lead and optimize the daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.

We seek a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can drive process efficiencies across multiple divisions. The Accounting Manager will be critical in supporting the VP of Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to key financial decisions that shape the company’s success.

• Reports to: Controller
• Size of accounting team: 6
• Why the position is open: Backfill
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Location: East Downtown (77020)
• Salary: Up to $135k, plus discretionary bonus
• Accommodation: Onsite with some flexibility
• Interview Process: 2 rounds of interviews – will meet with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring seamless management of AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions for financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous professional growth.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards, mitigate risk, and maintain financial integrity.
• Generate daily backlog and cash reports while preparing specialized financial reports to support leadership decisions.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory records, fixed assets, and key financial data, ensuring precision in reporting.
• Oversee cash management processes, including petty cash, bank deposits, reconciliations, and customer cash applications to optimize cash flow.
• Post payroll from ADP into the accounting system, ensuring accurate and timely payroll accounting.
• Manage billing, tax documentation preparation, compliance reporting, and supporting regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors, providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries to ensure smooth audits.
• Process annual 1099s, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations.
• Analyze and resolve financial discrepancies, identifying solutions to maintain accurate records.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across departments, serving as a trusted financial resource.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting workflow efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Play a key role in implementing and transitioning to the new Epicor Kinetic ERP system, ensuring a smooth conversion.
• As needed, take on additional responsibilities and special projects to support the finance department’s evolving needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, statements, and projections.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data entry and MS Office, Excel, and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Ten (10) years of experience in accounting with at least two (2) in a supervisory position.
• Experience with multi-entity integrated accounting software.
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic is considered a plus.

Monarch Talent Solutions is a values-driven boutique recruitment firm specializing in direct-hire accounting, finance, and human resources positions throughout the metro Houston, TX, area. Positions include, but are not limited to, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Director of Accounting, VP of Accounting, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Treasurer, Senior Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager.

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