The Senior Accountant is responsible for advanced accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, general ledger management, and support of internal controls and audits. Working independently, this role analyzes financial results, identifies and resolves balance sheet and income statement issues, and recommends process improvements. The position also supports ERP optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts designed to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while serving as a trusted resource within the Accounting team.
Job DescriptionSenior Accountant
Location: Tyler, TX
Pay: $85,000 to $92,000 annually depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Overtime: Expected as required to meet business needs
On-site: 100%
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying unusual trends, investigating variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses to support operational and business decision-making.
• Support internal controls, corporate accounting policies, regulatory compliance requirements, and internal/external audit activities.
• Provide accounting support for inventory, cost accounting, fixed assets, manufacturing operations, and related financial activities.
• Serve as a key user for ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, supporting system enhancements, implementations, testing, and process improvements.
• Lead or support finance projects focused on automation, process optimization, standardization, and paperless workflow initiatives that improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain financial analyses, reports, and models utilizing advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business functions to support accounting accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
Note: This job description outlines key responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the Assistant Controller, Controller, or Plant Leadership as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow concepts with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) strongly preferred. Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills required, including financial modeling, reporting automation, data validation, Power Query, and the ability to transform large data sets into meaningful business insights.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities, analyze problems, and recommend practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, automation, and paperless workflow initiatives preferred.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial settings.
Why Join Us
Be part of a company with over 100 years of stability and industry leadership as a proud member of the McWane family.
Work in a culture that prioritizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through The McWane Way principles.
Join a supportive team that values trust, teamwork, and open communication.
Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Contribute to meaningful work that supports critical infrastructure and community development.
Experience long-term employment with a company committed to its people and their success.
Additional InformationTyler Pipe, as a subsidiary of McWane, Inc., is a nationwide leader in manufacturing cast iron soil pipe and fittings located in Tyler, Texas. Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920, it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA or CPA-track qualification
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience managing month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow concepts
- Experience with ERP systems
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience with financial modeling, reporting automation, data validation, and Power Query
- Ability to transform large datasets into meaningful business insights
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and recommend practical business solutions
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading or supporting process improvement, automation, and paperless workflow initiatives
- Ability to work in office and industrial settings
McWane, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for skilled-trade and physically demanding plant roles, and base wages are frequently highlighted as a key strength. Compensation is often viewed as better than comparable local industrial options.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability are included, forming a comprehensive core. The package is bolstered by wellness-oriented offerings such as gym membership reimbursement and an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, ten paid holidays with family-event days, and at some locations nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays are noted. Several postings also advertise three weeks of PTO in the first year.
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What We Do
McWane, Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture of waterworks and plumbing products, fire suppression solutions, and pressure vessels. The company provides a wide range of infrastructure components, including ductile iron pipes, fittings, and utility poles, aimed at ensuring clean water distribution and wastewater removal. With a commitment to sustainable infrastructure, McWane serves communities worldwide through its diverse family of industrial companies.








