Senior Accountant - Addison, TX - Hybrid (85k-90k)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Senior Accountant for an established organization with a complex multi-entity accounting environment and regional operations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and SOX controls, and hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial close, and audit support. The role requires analytical, highly organized professionals able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, and accounting principles/theory.
• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Perform transactional and operational accounting activities for assigned entities and functional areas.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and records.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger, internal departments, and external sources.
• Analyze general ledger account fluctuations and investigate variances or unusual activity.
• Review and interpret accounting records, financial statements, and related financial information.
• Research and resolve accounting and financial questions and provide clear explanations to internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of workpapers and responses to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Assist with SOX/internal control testing and documentation.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and controls while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in accounting initiatives, special projects, and other operational assignments as needed.
• Communicate accounting issues, exceptions, and relevant findings to management in a timely manner.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

General ledger

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant on behalf of an established organization with a complex, multi-entity accounting environment and operations spanning multiple regions. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 3+ years of experience, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX controls, and hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial close, and audit support. The ideal candidate will be analytical, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Perform transactional and operational accounting activities for assigned entities and functional areas.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and records.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger, internal departments, and external sources.
• Analyze general ledger account fluctuations and investigate variances or unusual activity.
• Review and interpret accounting records, financial statements, and related financial information.
• Research and resolve accounting and financial questions and provide clear explanations to internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of workpapers and responses to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Assist with SOX/internal control testing and documentation.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and controls while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in accounting initiatives, special projects, and other operational assignments as needed.
• Communicate accounting issues, exceptions, and relevant findings to management in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, and accounting principles/theory.
• Understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.