Senior Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid schedule

Resumo da oferta

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant for a leading financial services firm in Austin, TX. The role blends corporate and public accounting with client-facing responsibilities and will lead a team as the organization continues to grow from ongoing merger activity.

The ideal candidate has five+ years of experience, with strong revenue accounting background (ASC 606). A CPA or MBA is preferred.

Qualificações

• Must have revenue accounting experience including ASC 606
• Experience with M&A, purchase accounting, merger accounting, consolidations, or multi-entity environments
• Interest in growth and leadership within the organization
• Client-facing experience is a plus due to interaction with acquired businesses
• Background in both public accounting and industry preferred, though public accounting candidates will be considered

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and post complex journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Conduct accounting research and analysis to validate results and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for leadership highlighting trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain schedules for accruals, amortization, and other activities.

Conhecimentos

Revenue accounting ASC 606

Formação académica

CPA or MBA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, a financial services firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant! This role was created due to our client's continued expansion and merger and acquisition activity. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with five or more years of experience and will serve as a Team Lead. It will combine both corporate and public accounting, including client-facing responsibilities. Leadership has a strong track record of promoting from within, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term career advancement and increased leadership responsibility.

• Prepare and post complex journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Conduct accounting research and analysis to validate financial results and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for leadership, highlighting business trends and key insights.
• Develop and maintain schedules for accruals, amortization, and other accounting activities.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Research accounting guidance and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and leverage technology to increase efficiency.
• Strengthen control environments and support risk mitigation initiatives.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate financial statement and regulatory audits.
• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Support compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Serve as a lead resource for accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Review work prepared by team members and assist with escalations.
• Lead departmental projects and cross-functional initiatives, evaluating impacts and presenting recommendations to management.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Strong Revenue Accounting experience (ASC 606)
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience with M&A, purchase accounting, merger accounting, consolidations, or multi-entity environments.
• Interest in long-term growth with the organization.
• Client-facing experience is a plus due to frequent interaction with acquired businesses.
• Background in both public accounting and industry is preferred, though candidates directly from public accounting will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or other advanced credentials.
• Industry experience.

Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite in office off Southwest Parkway (near Mopac/290).