About this Accounting Manager role at Uft
Uft · Onsite · Spring, TX
Zone Industries is a growing, full-service provider of pump, motor, controls, and rotating equipment solutions serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers. Founded in 2012, the company has built a strong reputation for solving complex equipment challenges and delivering reliable, customized solutions. With deep expertise in pumps, motors, rotating equipment, and municipal wastewater applications, Zone Industries supports projects from equipment selection and design through installation, start-up, maintenance, and repair. The company partners with leading manufacturers and is committed to providing quality products, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. At Zone Industries, employees have the opportunity to be part of a hands-on, experienced team that plays an important role in keeping critical systems and infrastructure running efficiently.
Zone Industries, a UFT company is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and support timely financial reporting. This individual will play a key role in managing the month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing financial insights to support business decisions.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage core accounting functions, identify opportunities to improve processes, and work collaboratively with leadership and operational teams.
What you'll do:
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis & Business Support
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Monitor working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory-related balances.
- Partner with operations and leadership to understand financial performance and support informed business decisions.
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business planning and operational improvements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners as needed.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and support audit and tax preparation requests.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.
- Establish priorities and deadlines to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Standardize accounting procedures and improve workflows as the business grows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
What you bring:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience overseeing accounting processes or leading a team.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; experience with inventory-based or distribution businesses is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial data.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and maintain accurate financial records in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, equipment sales, or a service-oriented business.
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, gross margin analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
- CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
Preferred:
Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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