Senior Accountant

Visual Comfort Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Training & Development

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Visual Comfort Co. is seeking a Corporate Accountant to oversee monthly close, accounts payable, receivable, inventory costing, payroll and benefits, long-lived assets, cash management, tax matters, and financial reporting.

You will collaborate across finance and business partners to ensure accurate, timely statements in compliance with US GAAP. The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 4+ years in corporate accounting, ERP experience (D365/SAP/Oracle), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years’ experience in corporate accounting; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue.
• ERP experience with D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One or Oracle/JD Edwards preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• Diligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Executes timely production of accurate monthly divisional financial statements for internal/external reporting.
• Performs month-end close activities including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepares financial reporting for operations and commercial matters (commissions, royalties, vendors, tax).
• Assists with tax activities including filings and audits.
• Interacts with external auditors to provide documentation and analysis.
• Manages cash flow and liquidity reporting to support corporate objectives.
• Supports budgeting and variance analysis during operating cycles.
• Documents processes and supports data governance and automation initiatives.
• Collaborates with IT, procurement, and other teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Excel expertise

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

D365/Microsoft

SAP Business One

Oracle/JD Edwards

Job description

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Headquarters Houston, 22400 NW Lake Drive, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

This position has overall responsibility for ensuring company financial transactions are accumulated, classified and recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP standards and all regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the execution of various accounting functions, including General Ledger and Monthly Close, Accounts Payable, Revenue and related commercial expenses such as commissions and royalties, AR, Inventory/costing, Payroll and Benefits, Long-lived assets (including leases, fixed assets and intangibles), Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Tax matters and compliance, and Management and Financial Reporting. The role collaborates with the financial planning and analysis, other accounting operations, and business partners on a variety of topics, including accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit and tax matters.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• Executes the timely production of accurate, reliable monthly divisional financial statements to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements for various accounting functions and ensures compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• Performs financial close activities for various accounting functions including month-end journal entries and accruals, supporting schedules, reconciliations, disclosures and internal controls.
• Performs financial reporting and compilation for various operations and commercials matters, such as commissions, royalties, vendors, government authorities, among others
• Participates in various tax activities including compilation, filing and payments, monitoring of requirements and changes thereto, audits, and support on business process changes and related tax implications
• Engages with external auditors (financial, debt, tax and operational related) to provide required documentation and analysis for audits.
• Executes unit cash flow and liquidity transactions, initiatives and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity and compliance with corporate objectives
• Supports finance in periodic and annual operating and capital budget process
• Active in process documentation, cross-training, benchmarking, and key metric reporting
• Identifies, directs and leads finance and process improvements (e.g. close and reporting, system/ERP implementation and enhancements), technology enhancements and automation, data analytics, and master data governance and maintenance activities
• Promotes business partnerships with other departments, e.g., warehousing and distribution, commercial and customer experience, invoice to cash teams (credit, invoicing, cash app, collections) and other enabling functions (IT, HR, Procurement, etc.) to improve operational performance and efficiency
• Ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g. acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters, etc.)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• 4+ years’ experience in corporate accounting
• Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting and CPA preferred
• Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue
• ERP experience; D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One or Oracle/JD Edwards highly desirable
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
• Diligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress
• Works well in a team environment
• Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful response from top management, peers, and partners
• Self-starter, proactive and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America,

Headquarters Houston, 22400 NW Lake Drive, Houston, Texas, United States of America