Accounting Manager

United Flow Technologies; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zone Industries, a UFT company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records. This hands-on role focuses on month-end and year-end close, internal controls, and providing financial insights to support business decisions.

You will manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and collaboration with operations and leadership to improve processes and reporting for our municipal and industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years progressive accounting experience; leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including GL, entries, reconciliations, A/P and A/R.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, schedules.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure proper accounting policies.
• Oversee revenue recognition, accruals, and fixed asset accounting.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership for financial insights.

Skills

General accounting

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Zone Industries is a growing, full-service provider of pump, motor, controls, and rotating equipment solutions serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers. Founded in 2012, the company has built a strong reputation for solving complex equipment challenges and delivering reliable, customized solutions. With deep expertise in pumps, motors, rotating equipment, and municipal wastewater applications, Zone Industries supports projects from equipment selection and design through installation, start-up, maintenance, and repair. The company partners with leading manufacturers and is committed to providing quality products, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. At Zone Industries, employees have the opportunity to be part of a hands-on, experienced team that plays an important role in keeping critical systems and infrastructure running efficiently.

Zone Industries, a UFT company is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and support timely financial reporting. This individual will play a key role in managing the month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing financial insights to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage core accounting functions, identify opportunities to improve processes, and work collaboratively with leadership and operational teams.

What you’ll do:

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies, ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting principles.
• Oversee revenue recognition, expense allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory-related balances.
• Partner with operations and leadership to understand financial performance and support informed business decisions.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business planning and operational improvements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners as needed.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and support audit and tax preparation requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Establish priorities and deadlines to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Standardize accounting procedures and improve workflows as the business grows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.

What you bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience overseeing accounting processes or leading a team.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; experience with inventory-based or distribution businesses is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial data.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and maintain accurate financial records in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, equipment sales, or a service-oriented business.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, gross margin analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater.You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.