Accountant III

Service Corporation International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an Accountant III in Houston to perform routine to complex accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting in line with GAAP. You will support inter-company analyses and assist with audits and SOX requests.

The role requires aBachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least four years of financial reporting experience, with SEC familiarity and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Four (4) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations.
• Completing trial balances and journal entries.
• Preparing work papers, schedules and reports.
• Examines accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations.
• Ensures transactions comply with policies and GAAP.
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices as requested.
• Prepares accounting reports and schedules.
• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
• Uploads journal entries monthly.
• Prepares account reconciliations for department accounts.
• May prepare financial statements and foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for GAAP compliance.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests.
• Assists with special projects and guides lower level staff.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to deadlines

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

Accountant III JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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

Who we are.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times.

What we do.

Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

SCI refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.