Senior Accountant

LHH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Mission-driven environment

Opportunities for mentorship

Job summary

A leading Texas organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, General Ledger, to support complex financial operations. This role offers a balanced hybrid schedule with only two onsite days per week in Austin. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of relevant accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and skills in financial reporting and analysis. Join a supportive culture focused on community impact, where mentorship and growth opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; GASB experience is beneficial.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing journal entries and financial schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP and GASB.
• Support month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Education

8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Hybrid Schedule: 2 Days/Week Onsite (Austin, TX)

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000

A leading Texas organization with a strong mission, long-term stability, and a reputation for serving communities across the state is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, General Ledger. This role offers the best of both worlds: meaningful work supporting a large, impactful organization and a balanced hybrid schedule based in Austin, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical accounting professional who enjoys complex financial reporting, problem‑solving, and serving as a trusted resource to both accounting colleagues and operational teams.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will perform advanced financial accounting, analysis, and reporting activities across assigned funds and programs. You’ll provide technical expertise on accounting standards, lead components of the monthly close, support audits, and drive improvements in systems and internal controls. This position requires a high level of independence, professional judgment, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory requirements.
• Support month‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed schedules.
• Perform fluctuation, variance, and trend analyses; produce clear and well‑supported documentation.
• Research accounting rules and regulatory guidance, advise on applicability, and recommend implementation steps.
• Serve as a technical resource to both accounting and non‑accounting partners.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and sub‑ledgers.
• Review journal entries prepared by other team members and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies using strong analytical and system knowledge.
• Support consolidations, eliminations, and intercompany accounting.
• Ensure safeguarding and proper classification of organizational assets.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Evaluate, design, and improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Conduct internal control assessments and support the implementation of improvements.
• Provide system and accounting guidance for new initiatives, upgrades, or process changes.
• Complete cost/benefit analyses to evaluate process enhancement proposals.

Audit & Compliance

• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and prepare PBCs for internal and external audits.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and support the annual audit process.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to sales tax, IRS 1099 reporting, and other regulations.
• Mentor and guide accountants and administrative staff.
• Train new team members on systems, processes, and key accounting principles.
• Communicate effectively with department leaders and project stakeholders, translating accounting concepts clearly.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• (Relevant degrees may substitute for years of experience per internal guidelines.)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; GASB experience is beneficial
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and sound professional judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidacy
• Expertise in several of the following areas:
• Consolidations & eliminations
• Financial statement preparation (MD&A, footnotes, GASB preferred)
• Bond accounting
• Fund or reserve accounting
• Inventory, pension, or cost accounting
• Allocations
• ERP/accounting system experience
• Trend, flux, and variance analysis
• Highly resourceful with strong observational skills and professional skepticism
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and support diverse stakeholders

Why Candidates Are Attracted to This Role

• Hybrid flexibility with only two onsite days required
• Stable, mission-driven organization with meaningful community impact
• Challenging and varied accounting work with exposure to complex technical issues
• Supportive, collaborative culture with experienced colleagues
• Opportunities for mentorship, growth, and deepening technical skills