Howco Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory and job costing, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

BENEFITS:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Be part of a growing and successful company.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Howco, Inc. was established in 1969 as an organization focused on the design and implementation of Car Wash Systems. Howco's s goal is to assist car wash owners and operators in optimizing their return on invested capital. Utilizing the latest marketing data, equipment, and processes, Howco employees aid in sales, project planning, installations, parts, chemicals, and service in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic geographical areas. With expertise in conveyor tunnels, in-bay automatic systems, hand wash programs, and self-service car washes, Howco is uniquely qualified to assist prospective and existing car wash operators in maximizing their profitability.

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Accountant specializing in inventory and job costing, you'll lead efforts to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost management, reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer. Your role involves overseeing all aspects of inventory accounting, analyzing job costs, and collaborating with teams to optimize profitability. You'll prepare journal entries and reconciliations and participate in month-end and year-end closing processes. Additionally, you'll ensure compliance and efficiency while potentially assisting in the preparation of financial statements and other external reports.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and oversee all aspects of inventory accounting, including standard costing, valuations, transfers, reserves, and physical counts.
Implement and maintain effective internal controls for inventory management.
Collaborate with operations and purchasing teams to ensure accurate inventory data and cost allocation.
Develop and maintain job costing systems, including cost allocation, variance analysis, and reporting.
Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and prepare reports for management review.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in inventory and job costing activities.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting role, with a strong focus on inventory and job costing.
Proven experience with GAAP and relevant accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, etc.).

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