Senior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Accountant who will contribute to key accounting and reporting activities in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with monthly and annual closes, and support management reporting while collaborating with FP&A and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience and/or financial services industry experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.
• Assist with audit preparation and coordinate requests from external auditors.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support intercompany accounting, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and other business partners on accounting-related matters.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join a high-performing finance organization where your accounting expertise will directly contribute to business success. As a Senior Accountant, you'll be involved in key accounting and reporting activities, collaborate with experienced finance leaders, and help drive process improvements in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.

• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.

• Assist with audit preparation and coordinate requests from external auditors.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.

• Support intercompany accounting, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.

• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and other business partners on accounting-related matters.

• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Public accounting experience and/or financial services industry experience highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

• Financial services, banking, investment management, wealth management, private equity, insurance, or related industry experience.

• Experience supporting audits and month-end close processes.

• Exposure to multi-entity accounting environments and complex financial reporting structures.

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation of $95,000 - $105,000

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Hybrid work schedule

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities

• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic finance initiatives

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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