Senior Accountant

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing distribution and services organization in the North Houston area to identify a Senior Accountant. This role offers close collaboration with the Controller and ownership of key general ledger, month-end close, fixed asset, lease accounting, and internal control activities.

The position targets an experienced accountant who enjoys improving processes, analyzing financial activity, and strengthening reporting and accounting procedures within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet experience.
• SOX/internal controls experience or public-company accounting preferred.
• Fixed asset, capital accounting, or lease accounting experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced close schedule.
• CPA, CPA eligibility, Power BI exposure, or forecasting experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and supporting schedules.
• Support an efficient month-end close and ensure financial information is accurate and complete within deadlines.
• Manage fixed asset activity, including additions, depreciation, accruals, and related reconciliations.
• Assist with lease accounting, including new agreements, modifications, terminations, and monthly journal entries.
• Review balance sheet and general ledger activity to identify variances, unusual transactions, and required adjustments.
• Support internal controls, compliance requirements, and documentation of accounting processes.
• Improve account schedules, reconciliations, reporting tools, and other recurring accounting procedures.
• Assist with forecasting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Independent ownership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing distribution and services organization in the North Houston area to identify a Senior Accountant. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Controller and take ownership of key general ledger, month-end close, fixed asset, lease accounting, and internal control activities. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys improving processes, analyzing financial activity, and helping build stronger reporting and accounting procedures within an evolving organization. The position offers high visibility, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to become a trusted accounting resource as the company continues to grow.

Primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant role include:

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and supporting schedules
• Support an efficient month-end close and help ensure financial information is accurate and completed within established deadlines
• Manage fixed asset activity, including additions, depreciation, accruals, and related reconciliations
• Assist with lease accounting, including new agreements, modifications, terminations, and monthly journal entries
• Review balance sheet and general ledger activity to identify variances, unusual transactions, and required adjustments
• Support internal controls, compliance requirements, and documentation of accounting processes
• Improve account schedules, reconciliations, reporting tools, and other recurring accounting procedures
• Assist with forecasting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed

Primary qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger or corporate accounting experience
• Strong month-end close, journal entry, account reconciliation, and balance sheet experience
• Exposure to SOX, internal controls, audit support, or public-company accounting environments preferred
• Fixed asset, capital accounting, or lease accounting experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced close schedule
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas
• CPA, CPA eligibility, Power BI exposure, or forecasting experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to work onsite in the North Houston area

If you are looking for a highly visible Senior Accountant opportunity where you can strengthen accounting processes, partner closely with leadership, and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization, we would love to connect with you.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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