Senior Accountant - Brenham (On-site)

Brief Summary

This individual contributor role is responsible for the general accounting and reporting for a Valmont operations site. This position will work closely with the site controller and operations team to ensure appropriate accounting for transactions including sales, cost of sales, and expenses and reporting of such results to management.

Essential Functions

• Reports into the site controller, and has no direct reports
• Requires up to 5% travel, including overnight stays
• Completes month-end balance sheet reconciliations and related activities
• Prepares intercompany reconciliations
• Records journal entries on the general ledger
• Determines appropriate accounting for vendor invoices and provides coding to Shared Services
• Prepares monthly financial reports, business activity reports (Scorecards), and/or reports required by regulatory agencies
• Uploads monthly financials and reviews reporting for accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Performs ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested
• Assists with preparation of the monthly forecasting of business results to the business
• Supports and monitors internal controls
• Performs general ledger account analysis and interpretation of operating statistics
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and current accounting standards
• Maintains appropriate professional competencies and overall competencies of your functional area of oversight as well as understand and actively practice adherence to the company’s core values
• Works with Controllership, operations, Business Partner, and Corporate Audit to develop and/or maintain system of internal controls

Required Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant experience or associate’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience including account reconciliations, journal entries, and a basic understanding of internal controls
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Working knowledge of user functionality and reporting using ERP systems
• Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and goal orientation with accountability measures
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and take action to solve problems
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure
• Adaptability to change in this dynamic services business market

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience with IFS- ERP systems

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Work Environment And Physical Efforts

• Work is typically performed in an office setting
• The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in person conversations or meetings
• Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time
• 10% travel requirements for this position
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer
• The employee is occasionally required to move throughout the offices
• Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment