Senior Accountant

BISHOP LIFTING PRODUCTS, INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in Houston, TX. You will own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations and variance analyses, and ensure timeliness and accuracy in US GAAP reporting.

This role offers a path to Assistant Controller and Controller, mentorship for junior staff, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in a corporate setting.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with multiple entities in different jurisdictions is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance including ASC 805 and ASC 842.
• Track KPIs and drive process improvements with cost accounting insights.
• Prepare schedules for year-end audits and liaise with auditors.
• Mentor junior staff and promote right-the-first-time execution.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Admin - Finance & Accounting - Slry Full Time Corporate, Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1895

Our Mission:

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is the most trusted name in the lifting world. It has the deep expertise, services, and support to solve both routine and complex lifting challenges. We have the above and below-the-hook inventory customers need when they need it. And we have a culture of service and support that puts customer satisfaction first.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team. This individual will take ownership of critical accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and a mindset focused on continuous improvement. With demonstrated success, this person will be a strong candidate for future promotion to Assistant Controller and ultimately Controller.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close, ensuring comprehensive and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP including ASC 805 and ASC 842.
• Possess a working knowledge of cost accounting principles including KPI tracking and reporting to help drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare supporting schedules for year-end audits and provide external auditors with necessary documentation and insights.
• Participate in special projects and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on company goals and accounting impacts.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, modeling accountability and a "right the first time" approach.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance – CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience in managing the financial close process for multiple entities across different jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing complex accounting tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Business Dynamics 365 or other similar ERP software systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large data sets.
• Knowledge of tax and regulatory requirements related to financial reporting is a plus.

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. and it’s subsidiaries are an Aff…

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a rapidly-growing industry? Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is looking for talent that will hold true to our mission while maintaining the safety and knowledge that we have valued since we were founded in 1984.