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nVent · 1 day ago

Accountant

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. They are seeking an Accountant who will manage plant financial operations, project accounting, and general ledger management while ensuring compliance with financial policies and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close activities, including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion analysis, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger verification

Manage project accounting activities, including customer invoicing, billing compliance, and resolution of complex invoicing and payment issues

Lead inventory processes and ensure proper posting of transactions, closing periods, configure cycle counts and perform annual inventory counts

Analyze financial and operational performance through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, including labor, material, productivity, and variance analysis

Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; support internal, external, and customer audits as needed

Partner cross‑functionally with Project Management, Engineering, and plant leadership to drive cost, cash, and productivity improvement initiatives

Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and business support to enhance operational effectiveness and decision-making

Qualification

U.S. GAAPProject accountingFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

3+ years of experience in operational finance, FP&A, or corporate finance; project accounting experience preferred

Working knowledge of cost accounting, Percent‑of‑Completion revenue recognition, U.S. GAAP, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JDE); exposure to OneStream, Tableau, or similar tools a plus

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights

Ability to travel locally up to 20%

Preferred

Project accounting experience preferred

Exposure to OneStream, Tableau, or similar tools a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.