Senior Accountant

Grocery Services. Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grocery Services. Inc.

in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Accountant to perform senior-level accounting and reconciliation across revenue, intercompany, lease, and inventory accounting; manage prepaid, loan, and deferred revenue balances; and support audit requests and ad hoc financial analysis. The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience with revenue recognition and ASC 842, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably multi-entity.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with GL, month-end close, intercompany and GRIR reconciliations; proficiency with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; attention to detail and data accuracy.
• CPA is a plus; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile prepaid insurance schedules monthly.
• Manage loan accounting, including reconciling balances and interest entries.
• Perform revenue accounting and reconciliation in GAAP.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounting entries and billings.
• Perform GRIR reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare cash forecast reporting for liquidity planning.
• Review rent, utilities, and deposit accounts; ensure variances are resolved.
• Maintain ASC 842 lease accounting records and disclosures.
• Perform inventory accounting and balance analysis.
• Manage deferred revenue accounting for ADK-related transactions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; support audits.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and provide documentation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Senior Accountant

Houston, TX, US

This position is responsible for performing senior-level accounting and reconciliation activities across revenue, intercompany, lease, and inventory accounting; managing prepaid, loan, and deferred revenue balances; preparing cash forecasts; performing balance sheet reconciliations; and supporting audit requests and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Record and reconcile prepaid insurance schedules monthly, ensuring accurate amortization and balance sheet reporting.
• Manage loan accounting, including reconciling balances, interest entries, and related reporting.
• Perform revenue accounting and reconciliation, ensuring revenue is recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounting entries and billings, ensuring balances between entities are accurate and resolved in a timely manner.
• Perform GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Prepare cash forecast reporting to support liquidity planning.
• Review and reconcile rent, utilities, and deposit accounts, ensuring accurate recording and timely resolution of variances.
• Maintain lease accounting records in compliance with ASC 842, including lease schedules, amortization, and related disclosures.
• Perform inventory accounting, including reconciliations and analysis of inventory balances and variances.
• Manage deferred revenue accounting for ADK-related transactions, ensuring accurate recognition in accordance with revenue recognition standards.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and variances are researched and resolved.
• Support audit requests, providing documentation and analysis as needed.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from management and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Complete all assigned balance sheet reconciliations (including GRIR, intercompany, and prepaid schedules) accurately and by the monthly close deadline.

Revenue & Deferred Revenue Integrity:

• Ensure revenue and ADK deferred revenue transactions are recorded in compliance with revenue recognition standards with minimal post-close adjustments.

Audit & Business Support Responsiveness:

• Provide timely, accurate documentation for audit requests and respond to ad hoc requests within 2 business days.

Experience Required

• 5-7 years in Accounting & Finance, preferably with exposure to multi-entity or intercompany accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)
• Experience with revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience performing account reconciliations, including intercompany and GRIR reconciliations
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and priority setting skills
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Detail-oriented
• High level of confidentiality
• Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner
• Functions well in a fast-paced work environment

Core Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Attention to Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.