Senior Accountant

Wilder Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD, LTD, Life Insurance - CompanyPaid

Job summary

Wilder Industries in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant to independently manage full accounting and payroll for one to two companies. This hands-on role requires ownership of the books from daily transactions through month-end close and financial reporting with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of accounting experience, payroll processing, and familiarity with GAAP. QuickBooks Online and strong Excel skills are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience as an auditor strongly preferred.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience preferred.
• HR administrative experience a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities independently.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and integrity handling sensitive financial and employee data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for one to two companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Process and manage full-cycle payroll, including tax filings, deductions, benefits withholding, and compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Prepare and post journal entries; perform month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for management review.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Handle basic HR-related administrative tasks (new hire paperwork, benefits administration support, employee records).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax deadlines, and applicable employment law.
• Identify and implement process improvements for accounting and payroll efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Location: Austin

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to independently manage the full accounting and payroll function for one to two companies. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role - the ideal candidate can own the books from daily transactions through month-end close and financial reporting, with no need for heavy oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for one to two companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Process and manage full-cycle payroll, including tax filings, deductions, benefits withholding, and compliance with federal/state regulations
• Prepare and post journal entries; perform month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for management review
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests
• Handle basic HR-related administrative tasks (new hire paperwork, benefits administration support, employee records)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax deadlines, and applicable employment law
• Identify and implement process improvements for accounting and payroll efficiency
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Prior experience as an auditor strongly preferred
• Hands-on payroll processing experience preferred
• HR administrative experience a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities independently
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and integrity handling sensitive financial and employee data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Retirement Plan with matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance - Company Paid

Wilder Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.