Senior Accountant

Oliver James Group; Austin (TX); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oliver James Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Austin team. You will own the monthly close, prepare financial statements, and manage day-to-day accounting, collaborating across teams to support commercial decisions.

The role requires five years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail. CPA progress or qualification is advantageous, with familiarity in ERP systems and alternative investments as a plus.

Competenze

• Minimum five years of accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA qualification or progress toward it is advantageous.
• Experience in financial services, asset management or related fields is a plus.

Mansioni

• Own the monthly close process with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Analyze performance against budgets and prior periods to support forecasting.
• Calculate and record revenue, billing arrangements and fee schedules.
• Review revenue trends, profitability and client/service line performance.
• Manage invoicing, receivables, collections and resolve billing queries.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, approvals and vendor records.
• Support cash management and monitor contracts and renewals.
• Maintain controls and documentation for audits, tax filings and regulatory needs.
• Identify process improvements and participate in finance projects.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Accountant

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Introduction to the Client

We are partnering with an established financial services business to recruit a Senior Accountant for its Austin team. Supporting clients across alternative investments, the business offers an opportunity to take ownership of accounting and operational finance activities across its management company and related entities.

Detailed Job Description

The Senior Accountant will oversee monthly close, financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations, working closely with teams across the business to maintain accurate financial records and support commercial decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and prior periods, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Calculate and record management fee revenue, ensuring accuracy against contractual fee schedules and billing arrangements.
• Review revenue trends and profitability across clients, funds and service offerings.
• Manage invoicing, monitor receivables and coordinate collections, resolving billing discrepancies and queries.
• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, vendor records and payment coordination.
• Support cash management and monitor recurring vendor contracts and renewals.
• Maintain accounting controls and documentation, supporting audits, tax filings and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation, and contribute to wider finance projects.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least five years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation and revenue recognition.
• Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively with stakeholders across different teams.

CPA qualification, or progress towards it, would be advantageous. Experience within financial services, asset management, fund administration or alternative investments is preferred, particularly alongside management company accounting exposure. Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, ERP systems and reporting or automation tools would also be beneficial.