Senior Accountant — Detail-Driven Compliance & Growth

Southland Industries; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Paid parental leave

Holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training & development

Wellness program

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial recordkeeping, ensure GAAP compliance, and support internal and external customers. You will process transactions acrosspayables, receivables, and payroll while researching discrepancies and ensuring timely reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You will contribute to process improvements and operate within a 100% employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Intermediate accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll.
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions.
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial recordkeeping, ensure GAAP compliance, and support internal and external customers. You will process transactions acrosspayables, receivables, and payroll while researching discrepancies and ensuring timely reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You will contribute to process improvements and operate within a 100% employee-owned