Senior Accountant – Operations Accounting

Senior Accountant – Operations Accounting

Austin, TX | Hybrid | Confidential High-Growth Manufacturing Company

About the Opportunity

Growth creates opportunity, but it also brings operational complexity. As organizations scale production, expand inventory, implement new systems, and enhance reporting capabilities, they need accounting professionals who can build scalable processes and provide meaningful financial insight.

We're partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing organization seeking a

Senior Accountant

to support operations accounting, inventory reporting, cost analysis, and financial process improvements. This role will play a key part in strengthening the accounting function, supporting ERP implementation efforts, and partnering closely with finance and operational leadership.

What You'll Do

• Own key areas of operations accounting, including inventory, production costs, and cost reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Analyze production costs, inventory movements, and operational variances
• Maintain accurate inventory accounting and related reporting
• Assist with accounting for operational agreements and business arrangements
• Support management reporting and financial analysis efforts
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
• Participate in ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives
• Develop scalable accounting processes, controls, and reporting structures
• Assist with audit requests and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies through automation and process improvements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, or operations accounting
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• Experience with Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Business Central, or similar systems is a plus
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system migrations is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join?

• Opportunity to help build and scale an accounting function during a period of significant growth
• High visibility role with direct exposure to leadership
• Involvement in major systems and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business operations and financial reporting
• Strong potential for professional growth and advancement
• Hybrid work environment based in Austin

Compensation

Base Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000