Senior Accountant

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX, AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO 15 days

Holidays 10

Birthday day

Cell stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Professional Alternatives seeks a Senior Accountant in Northwest Houston, TX to own month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities in a growing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, NetSuite expertise, and the ability to improve processes while mentoring staff. On-site role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong GL and month-end close.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in publicly traded or private equity-backed organization strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
• NetSuite experience preferred; Oracle/ERP experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Own significant portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules.
• Prepare preliminary financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support cash management, financial analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff and help build scalable processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Mentoring

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle/ERP systems

Job description

Job ID#: 43788

Senior Accountant

Location: Northwest Houston, TX

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 + Up to 7% Annual Bonus

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, profitable, privately held company in the packaging and distribution industry seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants greater visibility, ownership, and a potential path toward controllership.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and strengthening internal controls. This individual will also provide guidance to existing accounting staff and help build scalable processes as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically proficient, and comfortable working independently in an entrepreneurial environment. Experience in a publicly traded or private equity-backed organization is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Take ownership of significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Prepare preliminary financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Investigate accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Support cash management, financial analysis, and inventory reconciliations.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements

• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to streamline month-end close and improve reporting efficiency.

• Establish and enhance account reconciliations and supporting documentation.

• Leverage NetSuite ERP to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

• Support automation initiatives and cross-functional process improvements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day accounting guidance and oversight to existing accounting staff, with the opportunity to assume additional supervisory responsibilities.

• Review accounting work and assist with training and professional development.

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Serve as a key resource to the Controller and gradually assume greater accounting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

• Experience working in a publicly traded or private equity-backed organization strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.

• NetSuite experience preferred; experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems will also be considered.

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or inventory-based environments is a plus.

• Proven ability to improve accounting processes and establish effective controls.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly and collaborate across departments.

• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.

• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$120,000

• Annual performance bonus opportunity of up to 7%

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 15 days of PTO

• 10 paid holidays

• Additional paid birthday day

• $125 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement

• Professional development and potential advancement into accounting leadership

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, profitable organization that is investing in its future growth.

You will work directly with senior leadership, have meaningful input into accounting processes and systems, and gain exposure beyond traditional Senior Accountant responsibilities.

For someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, improving processes, and developing leadership skills, this position offers the potential for significant long-term career growth.