Senior Accountant

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Memorial Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Home Office in Houston, TX. This role focuses on accurate GAAP-based financial reporting, process improvements, and strategic contributions to acquisitions and growth.

You will support monthly close, analyze variances, and collaborate with leadership to drive efficiency across the finance function. CPA preferred and prior experience with acquisitions is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Understanding of US GAAP applications.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts to GAAP standards.
• Develop and document monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and systems.
• Analyze operations, costs, revenues, and variances for accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations, including offshore team output.
• Assist with audits and acquisitions-related accounting integration.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Home Office in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning the details while contributing strategically to process improvements, acquisitions, financial reporting, and business growth. You'll work alongside talented finance leaders in a collaborative environment where your expertise and insights can directly impact a national organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, analyze and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance with GAAP and conformance with company procedures and reporting standards
• Develop, implement, modify, and document monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and the associated accounting systems, by making use of current computer technology
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure costs are being reported in the correct accounting period
• Analyze monthly account fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances
• Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the offshore accounting team
• Prepare and review journal entries for posting by Senior Accountant, Manager or Controller
• Handle non-routine reporting transactions as requested
• Calculate and record various expense allocations
• Assist with special projects, critical assignments and reports as assigned
• Respond to requests from upper management and the field
• Assist the other accounting team members by providing support and guidance in resolving issues
• Assist with the interim and year end audit
• Assist in the accounting integration related to acquisitions
• Establish and maintain communication with other departments and field locations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Understanding of application of US GAAP
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Certified Public Accounting Designation – CPA, preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.