Senior Staff Accountant

PROBAT, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PROBAT, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our growing finance team in Texas. The role will manage accounts receivable, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and support audits with a strong focus on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will contribute to integrating accounting operations during the merger, support ERP consolidation, and help maintain internal controls across locations with timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, GL reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Oversee invoicing, cash application, aging analysis, and collections support.
• Assist with external audits and year-end reporting.
• Support ERP consolidation and data migration during merger.
• Coordinate inter-company and multi-location consolidation efforts.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and Sales to standardize processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

Data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

M1 ERP

Epicor Kinetic

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

For more than 155 years, PROBAT has stood for pioneering spirit and innovative strength in the coffee industry. Through targeted acquisitions in the food processing sector, intensive technology transfer within the group and the expansion of a global service network, PROBAT has developed into a leading full-service provider for the food industry. The company plans, develops and manufactures machines, turnkey production plants, environmental technologies and intelligent control systems with integrated smart data management. With around 1,200 employees at locations in Germany, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands and the United States, as well as a presence in over 40 countries, PROBAT offers its customers comprehensive solutions, excellent service and in-depth industry knowledge worldwide from a single source.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our growing finance team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for managing key accounting functions such as accounts receivable, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of accounting processes, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own key accounting functions, including accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee customer invoicing, cash application, aging analysis, collections support, account reconciliations, and resolution of billing discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, and assist with external audits and year-end reporting.
• Support the integration of accounting operations following the merger of two companies, including alignment of accounting procedures, reporting practices, and internal controls across the combined organization.
• Support ERP system consolidation and implementation, including financial data migration, system testing, validation of opening balances, and reconciliation of customer accounts, outstanding invoices, general ledger balances, and other financial records.
• Support the consolidation of accounting operations from three existing locations into the new facility, ensuring continuity of billing, cash application, financial reporting, and other critical accounting activities throughout the transition.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to resolve integration issues, standardize processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and contribute to integration initiatives, process improvements, relocation activities, and other special projects as needed.

Key Performance Areas:

• Accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities throughout the merger, ERP consolidation, and relocation.
• Accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records, account reconciliations, migrated data, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Timely identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies, data migration issues, and variances between legacy and consolidated systems.
• Successful integration and standardization of accounting processes, reporting procedures, and internal controls across the combined organization and new operating location.
• Continuity and accuracy of critical accounting operations, including invoicing, cash application, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, throughout the transition.
• Successful completion of internal and external audit requirements and compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable standards.
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes, ERP system utilization, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to support merger integration, relocation, and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting or industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting; knowledge of HGB (German accounting standards) preferred.
• Experience with M1 ERP or other ERP systems, such as Epicor Kinetic, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms; experience with ERP implementation, system migration, or integration preferred.
• Experience supporting business integration, process standardization, or system transitions is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing business requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, Operations, and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, adapt to organizational change, and identify opportunities for process improvement.