Accountant III

Service Corporation International; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Houston, TX is seeking a capable accounting professional to perform full-cycle accounting and related audits, applying accounting theory and GAAP.

You will reconcile, prepare work papers, analyze data, and support field staff while maintaining deadlines. This role emphasizes automation and reporting using Excel, Power BI, and other Office tools; strong communication and initiative are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of Full-cycle accounting experience with emphasis on financial data analysis and process improvements.
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Excel Automation Add-ins, Power Point and Power BI) experience a must.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations with applicable support.
• Preparing work papers, amortization 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.
• Provides assistance to field staff to demonstrate or explain financials.
• Prepares accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software.
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested.
• Prepares variance analysis on assigned accounts.
• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
• May prepare foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
• Responds to SOX and internal/external audit requests as needed.
• Leads special projects as necessary.
• Leads and provides guidance to lower level accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Excel Automation Add-ins

Power BI

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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

accounting theory and practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations with applicable support
• Preparing work papers, amortization 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
• Provides assistance to field staff to demonstrate or explain financials
• Prepares accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested
• Prepares variance analysis on assigned accounts.
• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
• May prepare foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
• Responds to SOX and internal/external audit requests as needed.
• Leads special projects as necessary.
• Leads and provides guidance to lower level accounting staff.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience

• Four (4) years of Full-cycle accounting experience with emphasis on financial data analysis and
• process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Excel Automation Add-ins, Power Point
• and Power BI) experience a must.
• Ability to take the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as
• seek guidance from supervisor.
• Strong analytical, organization, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong data analysis, involving large data volumes, and presentation skills.
• Utilize automation tools and software to streamline routine tasks and increase efficiency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of process review, documentation and recommends improvements.

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-TX - Houston

Job Profile ID: C00156

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: SCI Corporate Office II