Senior Accountant

S+H Search; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S+H Search in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant to support monthly close, reconciliations, and accurate US GAAP reporting. You will collaborate with internal teams to strengthen controls and the reliability of financial data.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience (public + corporate preferred), a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA or CPA candidacy is strongly preferred. Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or multi-location organization preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with various levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
• Assist with intercompany accounting activities and other general accounting functions.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures, and overall efficiency.
• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and other accounting-related initiatives.
• Support the integration of new business operations into existing accounting processes and systems.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Multi-entity

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

The Senior Accountant plays an important role in supporting the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This position is responsible for assisting with the monthly close, preparing account reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Working closely with various internal teams, the Senior Accountant helps ensure consistent accounting practices, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This individual will also contribute to ongoing process improvements, system enhancements, and initiatives designed to strengthen the overall accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
• Assist with intercompany accounting activities and other general accounting functions.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures, and overall efficiency.
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• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and other accounting-related initiatives.
• Support the integration of new business operations into existing accounting processes and systems.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or multi-location organization preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with various levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.