Hands-On Manufacturing Bookkeeper (On-Site, Full Cycle)

Ppsi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ppsi in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to own the day-to-day accounting operations in a growing manufacturing business. You will manage full-cycle AP/AR, accruals, GL, and support month-end close while aligning job costing and inventory records with production realities.

The role requires 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and comfort working in an on-site manufacturing environment. ITAR-aware status may apply due to our project scope.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Know accrual-basis accounting and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations.
• U.S. person under ITAR due to nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable: process vendor invoices, match POs and receipts.
• Manage accounts receivable: generate invoices, apply payments, monitor aging.
• Maintain general ledger and record journal entries accrual basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Support job costing and inventory accounting with ERP/MRP data to GL.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Process payroll or coordinate with the payroll provider, and record related entries.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Support cash flow reporting, including short-term cash forecasts.
• Organize financial records to support audits, tax filings, and AS9100D documentation requirements.
• Partner with external accountant or tax preparer at close.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping

Accrual accounting

Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Ppsi in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to own the day-to-day accounting operations in a growing manufacturing business. You will manage full-cycle AP/AR, accruals, GL, and support month-end close while aligning job costing and inventory records with production realities.

The role requires 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and comfort working in an on-site manufacturing environment. ITAR-aware status may apply due to our project scope.