Senior Accountant
La Porte, IA - USA
Job Summary
About Us
Fox Innovation & Technologies (FOX) is a leading global partner in turbomachinery aftermarket engineering and services dedicated to enhancing energy security reducing emissions and driving operational value for industries around the world. We combine world-class proprietary technologies rapid cycle capabilities and deep industry expertise to provide OEM-level solutions across centrifugal compressors pumps turbines valves and other mission-critical rotating equipment.
More than just a service provider FOX is an OEM-caliber engineering and manufacturing hub capable of reengineering revamping and remanufacturing complex machinery to meet client demands with precision and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team where cutting-edge engineering meets shop-floor realitydelivering solutions that keep global industry turning effectively and responsibly.
The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the Shared Services Group (SSG) supporting the accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple FOX entities. This position is responsible for owning key components of the month-end close leading accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and ensuring strong adherence to internal controls and GAAP.
This is a hands-on high-impact role that partners cross-functionally with operations supply chain and finance leadership to drive financial visibility improve processes and support the Companys continued growth and operational scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries accruals and account reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy and integrity across multiple entities
- Perform balance sheet and P&L analysis identifying variances and trends
- Support preparation of financial reporting packages and assist with consolidations
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
- Oversee billing processes across entities ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with contract terms
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and drive collection efforts in coordination with operations and commercial teams
- Analyze past due balances identify risks and escalate issues as needed
- Ensure proper cash application and reconciliation of customer accounts
- Support continuous improvement of AR processes and reporting
- Oversee full-cycle A/P processes including invoice review coding approvals and payment processing
- Partner with supply chain and operations to resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor issues
- Ensure timely and accurate weekly disbursements
- Maintain strong controls around vendor setup approvals and payment processing
- Partner with operations to support job costing project tracking and cost analysis
- Assist with inventory capital expenditure tracking and fixed asset accounting
- Generate and analyze key financial and operational reports including AR/AP metrics
- Support ERP system utilization and process improvements including transition to Odoo
- Maintain and enhance internal control processes and documentation
- Support external audit activities including preparation of schedules and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with sales/use tax and other regulatory requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows automation and reporting efficiency
- Support integration of new entities into the shared services model
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects
Qualifications
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing industrial services or multi-entity environment preferred)
- Strong experience with both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ownership
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP internal controls and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks NetSuite Odoo or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- CPA or CPA-track preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods with frequent use of standard office equipment such as a keyboard mouse and telephone. The role may involve occasional standing walking and movement between office and operational areas including light exposure to an industrial shop environment. While performing the duties of this position the employee may occasionally be required to bend reach or lift items up to approximately 15 pounds (e.g. files or office materials). Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed financial data and prolonged screen time is required. The position may require occasional extended hours during peak periods such as month-end close audits or other critical business cycles. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age gender marital status disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC