Sterling Personnel, Inc. is recruiting for an Industrial Accountant for our client in Ingleside, TX. The Industrial Accountant will be expected to perform a range of professional accounting, technical review, and general ledger functions, including journal entries, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. 

Essential Functions for the Industrial Accountant are: 

1. Reviewing and reconciling accounting transactions, and other financial activities
2. Reviewing accounting records for accuracy, correcting errors, and resolves accounting issues within the scope of authority
3. Preparing journal entries 
4. Performs payroll duties such as processing time sheets, proofing, processing, and transmitting payroll funds
5. Maintaining inventory of fixed assets
6. Assisting the with budget management, financial reporting, insurance, internal controls, and annual audit
7. Preparing cost analysis reports for special projects 
8. Complying with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
9. Supporting the relationship between the company and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and company staff
10. Maintaining absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and company information
11. Performing related duties as assigned or required

To be successful in this role, the Industrial Accountant must have: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree, or above
2. CPA, or CPA eligible, is a plus
3. More than 5 years of experience in financial work in manufacturing or similar industries
4. Comprehensive grasp of local and state laws, regulations, and policies, with the ability to master the company’s local financial policies and procedures
5. Strong ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
6. Ability to effectively analyze transactional level detail and articulate the key findings to management
7. Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines