Senior Accountant

LeoForce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close. The candidate should hold a CPA and have at least five years of accounting experience with strong accuracy and controls.

You will prepare financial statements, support audits, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced home services construction-related sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master's preferred
• CPA certification is required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger and month-end/year-end close
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with financial statements and audits
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other reports
• Develop and analyze reporting for operations and budgets
• Perform audits and ensure compliance with standards
• Create processes to improve financial efficiency
• Report analyses and findings to management
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare returns
• Manage balance sheets and P/L statements
• Support forecast and standards setting
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA certification

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

General ledger close

Job description

Senior Accountant

Houston,TX, US

6881378

a day ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 1. Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports.
• 2. Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets.
• 3. Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements.
• 4. Create new processes to improve financial efficiency.
• 5. Report analysis and findings to management team.
• 6. Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• 7. Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• 8. Ensure timely bank payments.
• 9. Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• 10. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• 11. Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• 12. Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• 13. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• 14. Support month-end and year-end close process.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• 2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related field.
• 4. Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant.
• 5. Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• 6. Awareness of business trends.
• 7. Experience with creating financial statements.
• 8. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• 9. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• 10. Accuracy and attention to detail.
• 11. Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• 12. Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• 13. Proficiency with accounting software, MS Excel, and other related tools.
• 14. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 15. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• 16. Ability to handle high levels of confidentiality.
• 17. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for the construction industry, we would like to meet you.

A bit about us:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic client in the home services industry. This is a permanent position designed for a diligent, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and a passion for the construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a certified accountant to apply their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding environment.

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