Interim Senior Accountant

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to join their team as a key member of the Accounting and Finance Department. You will partner closely with the Controller, CFO, and FP&A teams to support critical accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while helping strengthen controls, optimize processes, and support strategic financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$55+/hour (W2, based on experience).

Schedule

Hybrid – Austin, TX (3 days/week onsite). 3+ month contract with potential for extension.