Accounting Manager

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health/Dental & pets

Maternity/Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA in Houston seeks an Accounting Manager to coordinate month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and analyses in the accounting department.

You will lead staff, drive GAAP-compliant reporting, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support audit activities, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience with supervisory exposure.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities and journal entries.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and intercompany schedules.
• Support annual audit preparations and respond to auditor requests.
• Supervise accounting staff and review work for accuracy.
• Collaborate with facilities and real estate teams on lease calculations.
• Develop staff through training and performance management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Initiative

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Accounting Manager at LJA in our Accounting department, you will be responsible for coordinating and assisting in the completion of month-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Coordinating and assisting in the completion of month-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analysis to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
• Analyzing financial reports and records
• Assigning tasks to accounting staff and review as appropriate
• Preparing monthly reconciliations for Intercompany Accounting
• Participating in preparation for the annual audit
• Making recommendations relative to procedures and the accounting of assets, reserves, etc.
• Managing the fixed asset system
• Collaborating with internal company departments, such as facilities and real estate teams to ensure lease compliance and calculations are accurate
• Developing staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Applying sound judgment in accordance with GAAP in all transactions, policies and procedures

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; ability to accurately work under pressure and prioritize work to meet established reporting deadlines
• Ability to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• CPA certification or be CPA eligible

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.