Job Details

Senior Accountant

Position Summary: ETEC is a manufacturer's representative organization covering both the municipal and industrial water and wastewater markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Western Tennessee. We partner with a range of manufacturers to offer our clients the highest quality products for their environmental projects. In addition, we continue to seek manufacturers that not only produce stellar equipment, but are also technological leaders in their field. The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the organization's financial operations by managing core accounting functions, performing analysis, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic financial analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, and contributes to a positive and productive team environment.

Key Duties and Essential Functions:

• Analyze and provide insights into key financial areas, including sales, gross profit margins, operating costs, and working capital.
• Support core accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, sales tax, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods; communicate findings and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review project backlog and sales pipeline to support short- and long-term financial forecasting.
• Support financial modeling, including profitability analysis, risk identification, and investment-related analysis.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures; support the development and maintenance of strong internal controls.
• Maintain ERP system accuracy and support consistent application of accounting processes and data integrity.
• Assist with audit activities, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including customer setup, invoicing, credit adjustments, cash application, and collections support.
• Prepare and record bank deposits and related transactions, including commission-related entries.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and other required governmental filings, including property tax and state compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural curiosity to follow the data to the correct answer.
• Ability to gain "buy-in" and challenge the status quo in a collaborative manner.
• Independently motivated.
• Able to cultivate strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management finance a plus.
• Experience with Acumatica or Velixo is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.