Accountant III

Service Corporation International; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an Accountant III to perform a range of professional accounting duties, including reconciliations, journal entries, and inter-company analyses. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance and SEC reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and four years of financial reporting experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of financial reporting experience.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and consolidation accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP principles.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Examines accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations.
• Ensures transactions comply with policies and GAAP standards.
• Prepares and explains accounting practices and reports as requested.
• Prepares accounting reports and inter-company analyses.
• Uploads monthly journal entries and prepares reconciliations.
• May prepare financial statements and foreign currency translations.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests; supports special projects.
• Leads and mentors lower level accounting staff.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP

Data analysis

Independent worker

Working papers

Excel

Written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

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Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

Accountant III

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:
  • Performing and reviewing reconciliations
  • Completing trial balances and journal entries
  • Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
• Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations
• Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested
• Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
• Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.
• May prepare financial statements.
• May prepare foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.
• Assists with special projects as necessary.
• Leads and provides guidance to lower level accounting staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience:

• Four (4) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation
• Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-TX - Houston