Accountant I

Job Title:                           Accountant I

Location:                           Pearland, TX        

Employee Type:              Full Time/Exempt

Reports To:                       Accounting Manager

Manages:                          N/A           

Summary

The accountant is responsible for supporting accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, inventory accounting, tax compliance support, and preparation of quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages.This position works closely with internal departments, outsourced accounting service providers, accounting manager and Treasurer to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and the effective execution of accounting processes. The accountant is expected to maintain strong technical accounting knowledge, utilize SAP ERP systems effectively, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance, and continual improvement.
• Adhere to the Company's objectives, i.e. Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security
• Ensure compliance with the department’s standard operating procedures. 

Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Work closely with the accounting team and outsourced accounting service providers to process accounts payable transactions and manage vendor accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (SPOC) for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, facilitating communication between the outsourced AP team and internal departments.
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies and purchasing requirements.
• Monitor weekly payment forecasts and assist with payment planning.
• Coordinate vendor payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and maintain Form 1099 reporting and related documentation.

General Accounting

• Record accounts receivable transactions and incoming customer payments in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Analyze invoices and expense reports to ensure proper General Ledger account coding and assignment to cost centers or WBS elements.
• Maintain accounting records by verifying and posting financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist senior accountants with month-end closing activities, including revenue accruals, cost accruals, and related journal entries.
• Calculate, prepare, and submit journal entries related to financial closing activities and cost center transactions.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within established deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior accounting staff to improve efficiency and accuracy during month-end and quarter-end closing processes.

• Tax & Audit Support

• Support tax compliance activities, including preparation of documentation for tax filings and audits.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies as needed.
• Assist with tax-related filings, document preparation, and responses to information requests.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering, organizing, and submitting requested documentation in a timely manner.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with U.S. GAAP, accrual-basis accounting, revenue accounting, and cost accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SAP experience, including SAP FICO and MM modules for invoice processing, purchase order matching, and financial transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data management, financial reporting, spreadsheet analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the heavy industrial equipment, or oil and gas industries.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, procurement, and other cross-functional departments.
• Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and accounting processes quickly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience maintaining and posting fixed asset schedules in the SAP AA module is a plus.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), workflow automation, or other process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Physical Demands 

• Ability to sit and work in front of a computer for the majority of the day.
• Minor lifting of files and/or boxes < 5 lbs.

Work environment

• Office environment.