Senior Accountant

Lexicon Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexicon Solutions is seeking an experienced accounting professional to aid in building the SOX compliance program and contribute to SEC financial statements. Candidates should have a B.S. in Accounting and at least five years in the field, including SOX compliant experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. This role is essential for our ongoing ERP implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in an accounting-related field, with three years in a SOX compliant organization.
• Experience with a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building SOX compliance program for ERP implementation.
• Coordinate with IT on the ITAC/ITGC testing program.
• Analyze the Company’s financial statements for SEC filings.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral/Written Communication

Planning/Organizing

Adaptability

Dependability

Team Building

Safety Culture

Quality Assurance

Education

B.S. degree in Accounting or related business field

Certified Public Accountant designation

Certified Management Accountant designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position reports to the Sr. Director, SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting & SOX. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the identification and build out of ITGC and business process controls associated with our ongoing ERP implementation, followed by maintenance of the Company’s SOX compliance program and leading process improvement initiatives and finally, with assisting in the preparation of 10-Q and 10-K financial statements and footnote disclosures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with building out the Company’s SOX compliance program associated with our ongoing ERP implementation and act as a central point of contact on the subject matter to ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting are designed and implemented.
• Assist with on-going project management of the SOX program, including interfacing with any 3rd party consultants engaged.
• Coordinate with the IT team on the ITAC/ITGC testing program.
• Assist in educating business process control owners by leading training sessions and focus sessions to demonstrate compliance requirements.
• Possess general knowledge about all financial statements and footnote disclosures required to be included in a Company’s 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Experience preparing supporting schedules for SEC filings such as the 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy as well as any earnings materials to be provided to the street.
• Ability to analyze a Company’s financial statements and provide a narrative for the MD&A as well as fluctuation analysis for the outside auditors and internal management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/Written Communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Accounting or related business field is required. Candidates with, or pursuing, an advanced degree such as Certified Public Accountant designation or Certified Management Accountant designation, will be given priority consideration.
• Experience: Minimum of at least five years in an accounting related field, where three of those years are within a SOX compliant accounting organization and two years are with a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated proficiency: Identifying and driving process improvement initiatives.
• ERP knowledge: Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle or other ERP system experience in a SOX environment.
• Excel: Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Analysis: Must be able to analyze operational results and produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication: Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to work successfully on cross‑functional teams.

Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel locally using common forms of transportation.