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Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

Vaco
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Oct 10, 2025
Job Summary: We're seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization. This newly created role will play a key part in supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements while working closely with the Controller and leadership team. The ideal candidate has strong US GAAP knowledge, hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, and expertise in AR/AP, inventory, and general ledger management, along with the ability to analyze large datasets in Excel and ERP systems. Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required. Key Responsibilities: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements Manage inventory accounting and related transactions, ensuring alignment between subledger and general ledger Support reconciliations of vendor and intercompany accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and track capital projects Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities Support internal and external audits by preparing accurate documentation and workpapers Collaborate with operational and finance teams to ensure accounting results reflect business activity Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve overall accounting efficiency Assist with ad hoc projects as needed to support the accounting function Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with required experience in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of US GAAP and general ledger practices Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas Experience with ERP systems Demonstrated ability to reconcile high-volume accounts and resolve discrepancies Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Required Experience: Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and variance analysis Exposure to accounts payable and vendor account reconciliations Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or automation initiatives Background working in manufacturing or distribution settings Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.