Accounting Manager

First Financial Group of America; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Financial Group of America in Houston, TX is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and financial reporting. The role ensures GAAP-compliant records, oversees commission calculations, and supports the CFO with budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis.

It manages month-end and year-end closes and fixed asset records. You will collaborate with leaders across the business to ensure accurate reflection of activities and to drive process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance.
• 5–10 years accounting experience including journal entries, budget prep, forecasts.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Financial statement preparation and review.
• Review commission calculations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Administrative competence and risk analysis.
• Understanding of accounting policies and procedures.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to leverage AI to boost productivity.

Aufgaben

• Oversee core accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant records and accuracy.
• Develop, communicate, and administer sales commissions.
• Assist CFO with budgets and forecasting tools.
• Drive month-end and year-end closes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation.
• Collaborate with leadership to reflect business activities.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Journal entries

Internal controls

Communication

AI productivity

Multitasking

Policy understanding

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

First Financial Group of America (FFGA) is a third-party administrator that partners with more than 90 insurance companies to provide quality voluntary benefits to employers and their employees. The organization continually evaluates the market to secure competitive benefit options at the best available price. FFGA works only with vendors rated A or better by AM Best Company, emphasizing financial stability and reliability.

Role Description

The Accounting Manager is a full-time, on-site/hybrid role based in Houston, TX, responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and financial reporting and has overall responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and communication of the Company’s financial vision and strategy. The position will ensure that records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Is responsible for the development, communication, and administration of the sales commissions. Assists the CFO and senior leadership with developing annual budgets, forecasting tools, as well as developing and implementing tools to analyze company performance, sales and other programs. Manage and drive month end and year end financial processes. Maintain the necessary fixed asset information including capitalized amounts, depreciation expense, and disposal of fixed assets. This individual will also be actively involved in all aspects of the business (internal and external) to ensure that the financial records properly reflect the business activities.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience related to journal entries, finance, budget preparation and forecasts, financial analysis,balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial close processes
• Manage month-end and year-end close process
• Financial statement preparation and review
• Review commission calculations
• Strong oral and written communication skills including outstanding interpersonal and consultative skills
• Demonstration of a high level of administrative competence and excellence in analyzing organizational risk management and profitability understanding
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and highly skilled at setting priorities and managing multiple projects and processes
• Understanding of accounting policies and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office, especially advanced excel knowledge
• Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence to be more productive
• Ability to multitask in a high paced environment
• Flexibility to find solutions outside of tradition or existing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or CPA elegible

Salary Comensurate with Experience.

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances and successfully complete a thorough background check.