Accountant
KSB Company
Port Arthur, Texas
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeManager
KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
KSB SupremeServ is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Port Arthur, Texas. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed accounting work, understands how financial accuracy supports business decisions, and wants to contribute in a manufacturing and industrial service environment.
The Accountant will support core accounting functions including accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close support, and general financial reporting. This position will work closely with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure transactions are accurate, timely, and properly documented.
Responsibilities:
Process and review accounts payable invoices for accuracy, approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
Prepare journal entries and maintain proper supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
Support sales tax calculations, payments, reporting, and documentation.
Assist with cash forecasting and financial reporting.
Help prepare schedules related to income statements, balance sheets, and general financial performance.
Support finance leadership with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Maintain organized financial records and support audit readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment. This person should be able to balance recurring accounting deadlines with day-to-day problem solving and communication across departments.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience with accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger support.
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
Ability to read and understand income statements and balance sheets.
Strong Excel and organizational skills.
Ability to work with confidential information and meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with state sales tax calculations, filings, payments, or reconciliations.
4+ years of relevant work experience
Experience supporting cash forecasts or cash flow reporting.
Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, or budget support schedules.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, repair, or project-based operations.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Infor, or similar systems.
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.