Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonuses

Employee incentive trips

401(k) match

Paid trips

Job summary

Worldwide Power Products is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, payroll accounting, and internal controls. You will partner with management and operations to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable financial information while supporting initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability within accounting.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities for assigned business areas.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial statements.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights to leadership.
• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, commissions, and incentive accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, HR, and leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Payroll accounting

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

ERP systems

BI/analytics tools

Job description

Description

Competitive Pay | Comprehensive Benefits | Performance Bonuses | Employee Incentive Trips!

Clear path for career advancement with structured training and promotion opportunities.

Power Up Your Career with Worldwide Power Products

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, financial analysis, payroll accounting, and internal controls. This position partners closely with management and operational leaders to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable while supporting initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability across the accounting function

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead month-end close activities for assigned business areas.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial statements
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Analysis & Business Support
• Perform monthly variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial understanding and decision-making.
• Provide reporting and insights that support profitability and operational performance.

Payroll & Compliance

• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, commissions, and incentive accounting.
• Ensure payroll-related transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and payroll requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and year-end reporting.
• Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and workflows.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Support the use of technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and leadership teams.
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders.
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

Safety

• Report all recognized unsafe conditions or acts to Management.
• Wear proper PPE when necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend training sessions as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within the first 6–12 months, you will:

• Consistently meet month-end close deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and timely reconciliations.
• Demonstrate ownership of payroll accounting and related controls.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and business insights.
• Improve processes through automation, standardization, or workflow enhancements.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with emphasis in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Payroll accounting experience.
• Experience in equipment rental, manufacturing, construction, industrial, distribution, or related industries.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting automation, process improvement, and reporting initiatives.
• Familiarity with BI, analytics, or AI-enabled business tools.

TALENTS

• Strong financial accounting and reporting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative approach and strong business partnership skills.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

CORE VALUES

• Communication: We encourage open, effective dialogue through the exchange of ideas and solutions through all levels of our company and our customers.
• Accountability: We are personally accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Integrity: We believe that to be successful, it is essential to operate at the highest levels of honesty, responsibility, and trust.
• Teamwork: We succeed because we help our co-workers to succeed in a collaborative, supportive, creative, and enjoyable environment.
• Customer Satisfaction: We aim to meet or surpass our customer’s expectations by providing the highest quality products and customer service. Bend over backwards, can-do attitude

Why Join Worldwide Power Products

• Industry leader with a strong reputation in power generation
• Career growth through on-the-job training, mentorship, and promotions
• Clear career advancement path: Apprentice/Entry Level | Technician I | Technician II | Technician III | Technician IV | Tech Lead/Supervisor
• Competitive pay and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match
• Paid trips and spot bonuses – every employee earned a bonus and an all-expenses-paid trip to Cabo the past two years
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology to do your job right
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and expertise
• Nice work trucks
• Overtime opportunities
• $150 work boot allowance, Uniforms + free dry cleaning
• Access to company provided Hunting lease
• Hard Work Deserves Real Rewards

WPP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.