Senior Accountant

Frederick Fox LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and contribute to timely month-end close and reporting. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate discrepancies and provide insights into financial results.

You'll collaborate across teams to resolve questions and improve controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional accounting experience (excluding internships).
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support and execute month-end close activities.
• Review financial results, identify trends and variances, explain causes.
• Prepare accounting schedules, maintain documentation, support reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve questions and ensure accurate information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, and contributing to timely month-end close and financial reporting. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate discrepancies and provide meaningful insights into financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Prepare and record journal entries, maintain accurate general ledger accounts, and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Month-End Close: Support and execute month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Financial Analysis: Review financial results, identify trends or variances, and explain the underlying causes of discrepancies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare accounting schedules, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen financial controls, and increase reporting efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams to resolve accounting questions and ensure financial information is accurate and complete.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional accounting experience, excluding internships.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in analyzing financial data.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and clearly explain financial results.
• High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience in distribution, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Public accounting experience or experience in a multi-industry environment.