Senior Accountant

Ledgent; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing industrial services organization in Pasadena, Texas, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their finance group. This role involves leading month-end and year-end closures, preparing journal entries, and managing project accounting. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, especially in construction or manufacturing accounting. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential. Join a fast-paced team that values collaboration and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong performance record.
• Background in construction, industrial, or manufacturing accounting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries adhering to GAAP.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

Advanced Excel skills

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with strong project or job-costing experience? Our team is partnering with a rapidly growing industrial services organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join their high-performing finance group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and hands-on accounting work.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare, review, and enter complex journal entries (GAAP-compliant)
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts; investigate variances
• Support project accounting, job costing, and financial tracking for active projects
• Assist with AP/AR activities
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for internal/external reviews
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting teams
• Participate in process improvements and system optimization initiatives
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records in alignment with company policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong performance record
• Background in construction, industrial, or manufacturing accounting strongly preferred
• Solid experience with job costing and project-related spending
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong ERP experience
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and deadline management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must pass standard pre-employment screenings
• Flexibility for occasional overtime during peak periods

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.