Senior Accountant

Search Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Services in Houston seeks a senior accountant to join a growing corporate accounting and reporting team. The ideal candidate will bring technical accounting and reporting competence, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This role supports GL accounting, internal controls, and monthly closes, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership of staff and projects within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required with CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Solid accounting and GAAP background with internal controls experience.
• 2+ years of related work experience, preferably with public accounting exposure.
• Experience in industry/industry-related roles is a plus.
• CPA or CPA-eligible candidates actively pursuing certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• GL accounting, reconciliation, review, and analysis.
• Management (internal) reporting.
• Supervision and development of staff.
• Assist monthly/quarterly close processes and implement improvements.
• Engage in special projects and ad hoc reporting.
• Prepare investor and analyst presentations.
• Contribute to accounting technology improvements and policy research.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

2+ years experience

Public accounting experience

CPA candidate

Organizational skills

Pivot tables

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Accounting or MBA (plus)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a publicly traded company with an incredible track record of success and stock performance, seeks a senior accountant to join their growing corporate accounting and reporting team. They seek someone who can bring their technical accounting and reporting competence, attention to detail, strong work ethic and organizational skills to the organization. We are searching for a highly-motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude who will focus on getting the job done in an efficient and effective manner in a deadline sensitive environment and will continue to promote teamwork within the organization.

Summary

This position will be engaged as a member of the corporate accounting and reporting team and has the potential for professional growth and advancement in the intermediate and long-term future. This role offers the opportunity to further develop accounting and reporting skills, as well as financial planning and analysis skills, in a unique and dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• GL accounting, reconciliation, review, and analysis
• Management (internal) reporting
• Supervision and continued development of staff
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and be able to recommend and implement improvements where needed
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting as directed by executive management
• Investor and analyst presentations
• Engage in improving accounting technology functionalityAssist in research of accounting guidance and implementation of such policies

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (Master’s in Accounting or MBA is a plus)
• Significant exposure to general accounting and financial reporting, including internal controls, is required
• 2 or more years of experience are required
• Strong accounting and GAAP background required
• Public accounting experience is preferred
• Industry/industry-related experience is preferred
• CPA or CPA eligible and actively pursuing is preferred
• Must exhibit a strong work ethic and be willing and able to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines
• Should exhibit strong organisational skills
• Should exhibit strong excel skills (pivot table experience is a plus)