Lead Accountant - Fabrication

About Us

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

 

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

 

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

 

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

The Lead Accountant - Fabrication is responsible for overseeing and managing the cost accounting functions, supporting both financial accuracy and operational decision-making. The Lead Accountant is also responsible for preparing financial and productivity reports, analyzing and reviewing financial results and communicating with management regarding those results. Additionally, the Lead Accountant will provide support regarding billing, revenue recognition and the annual budget process.

Responsibilities

• Shop order/job costing: Review job set up forms for submission to corporate accounting team; track labor, material, subcontract, burden, and overhead costs by work order, project, or job.
• Labor and burden analysis: Review direct labor charging, overtime allocation, labor rates, fringe, shop burden, and overhead absorption. Maintain a clear understanding of labor calculations, including labor burden, fringe and other overhead allocations to ensure correct set up of shop order rates.
• Production reporting: Support management with daily and weekly review of shop order performance including preparation and analysis of productivity metrics and KPIs such as utilization, estimated hours vs. actual hours, rework, and cost per unit/diameter-inch/etc.
• Inventory accounting: Oversee inventory receiving and issuance processes; monitor raw material, WIP and finished goods balances as applicable; monitor and approve cycle counts and periodic inventory adjustments; review/approve item master additions for correct setup and unit of measure; and facilitate the monthly inventory reconciliation process in support of the corporate accounting team.
• Accounts payable and receiving support: Monitor and reconcile unvouchered liability related to material receipts and accounts payable, including review of correction submittals to accounts payable.
• Month-end close support and variance analysis: Prepare journal entries as needed in support of financial accuracy and support preparation of Fabrication related balance sheet reconciliations; run monthly income statements and prepare analysis comparing actual financial performance to budgets and forecasts to explain labor, material, productivity, and overhead variances.
• Revenue/billing support: Support management with billing processes including timeliness of billings, sales taxes, and cost information for T&M billings; monitor revenue recognized versus billings; review accounts receivable to ensure management is focused on timely collections.
• Sales tax support: Work with corporate accounting team to maintain billing and purchasing processes that comply with jurisdictional and project-specific sales and use tax requirements.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Lead the annual budget process, including budgets by branch; support preparation of present estimates and forecasts on a monthly basis with a focus on cost projections.
• ERP/data integrity: Assist management with ad-hoc ERP and data management projects including working directly with IT and Data Analytics teams to enhance or create ERP reports and/or Power BI reports and dashboards, especially as related to the ERP fabrication module.
• Process improvement: Ensure that administrators and other operational personnel are adequately trained to utilize all necessary financial tools including the ERP Fabrication module and help identify operational inefficiencies and reporting gaps.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5-10 years experience
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others and follow supervisory instructions in a corporate environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Certification as a CPA
• Experience with JDE Enterprise One
• Previous accounting experience with a fabrication shop or manufacturer

Travel Requirements

• 0-15% of the time will be spent traveling to the job site(s)/office locations.

Physical Activities

• Climbing stairs.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Environmental Conditions

• Quiet environment

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.