Interim Senior Accountant

Jefferson Wells USA; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 151,536,000 - 179,088,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (optional)

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance (optional)

401k

Job summary

Jefferson Wells USA seeks an Interim Senior Accountant for a 3+ month contract in hybrid Austin, TX. You will support monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, manage the general ledger, inventory, and accruals, and prepare accurate financial statements under U.S.

GAAP. Collaborating with the Controller, CFO, and FP&A teams, you will drive process improvements, SOX-readiness, and ERP optimization while ensuring strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with inventory and standard cost accounting.
• CPA preferred and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting ERP optimization and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and reporting schedules.
• Manage and reconcile GL, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals, coordinating with AP/AR for accuracy.
• Produce timely financial statements and analyses per U.S. GAAP for leadership, lenders, investors, and board.
• Collaborate with Controller to enhance internal controls, SOX readiness, and accounting policy documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing ERP systems and automating processes.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance Department, partnering closely with the Controller, CFO, and FP&A teams to support critical accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in manufacturing accounting, including inventory and cost accounting, along with exceptional analytical skills, a collaborative approach, and a continuous improvement mindset. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while helping strengthen controls, optimize processes, and support strategic financial initiatives.

Job Title: Interim Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid – Austin, TX (3 days/week onsite)

Pay Rate: $55+/hour (W2, based on experience)

Employment Type: 3+ month contract with potential for extension.

What’s the Job?

• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and developing supporting reporting schedules.
• Manage and reconcile core accounting functions, including the general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals, while collaborating with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements and related analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards, while supporting reporting needs for leadership, lenders, investors, and board stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Controller to enhance internal control processes, support compliance and SOX-readiness efforts, maintain accounting policy documentation, and assist with audit and technical accounting initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline accounting operations, optimize ERP systems, leverage automation and emerging technologies, and improve the overall efficiency and scalability of financial reporting processes.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and best practice process experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required, including exposure to inventory and standard cost accounting.
• CPA designation preferred and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting principles highly desired.
• Experience supporting ERP optimization, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration within a growing organization.

What’s in it for me?

• Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Consultant Care Support.
• Free Training to upgrade your skills.
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.

Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.