Senior Accountant | M&A

Grow; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Internal Mobility

Career Development

Education Support

Inclusive Workplace

Work-Life Balance

Global Mobility

Job summary

Epicor is seeking a Senior Accountant, M&A, to oversee general accounting for mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence through post-close integration. You will manage integration accounting, GL activities, purchase accounting, and financial reporting for newly acquired units, partnering with FP&A and integration teams.

The role requires strong technical accounting judgment, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to AI-assisted tools to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in M&A or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong technical accounting judgment and the ability to learn new systems and align local practices to global standards.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly general ledger close activities and prepare balance sheet reconciliations across legacy and newly acquired business units.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet, and integration-related adjustments.
• Integrate acquired entities’ charts of accounts and general ledger processes into company systems and align local practices with global standards.
• Support merger and acquisition due diligence by reviewing target financial information, identifying accounting risks, and assisting with purchase price allocation.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis and integration teams on general ledger analysis and post-close accounting activities.
• Use AI-assisted tools to help accelerate reconciliations, identify anomalies, and draft reports while reviewing outputs for accuracy and quality.
• Stay current on accounting standards, internal policies, and business combination guidance, and calculate vendor royalty payments as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Technical accounting judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Bring your accounting expertise to a role where you can help shape successful acquisitions and integrations. As a Senior Accountant, M&A, you will oversee general accounting activities related to mergers and acquisitions, supporting transactions from due diligence through post-close integration. You will be responsible for integration accounting, general ledger activities, purchase accounting, and financial reporting for newly acquired business units. We are seeking applicants with strong technical accounting judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What you will be doing:

• Own monthly general ledger close activities and prepare balance sheet reconciliations across legacy and newly acquired business units.

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet, and integration-related adjustments.

• Integrate acquired entities’ charts of accounts and general ledger processes into company systems and align local practices with global standards.

• Support merger and acquisition due diligence by reviewing target financial information, identifying accounting risks, and assisting with purchase price allocation.

• Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis and integration teams on general ledger analysis and post-close accounting activities.

• Use AI-assisted tools to help accelerate reconciliations, identify anomalies, and draft reports while reviewing outputs for accuracy and quality.

• Stay current on accounting standards, internal policies, and business combination guidance, and calculate vendor royalty payments as assigned.

What you will likely bring:

• 5+ years’ applicable accounting experience with demonstrated knowledge and success, including 2+ years’ specialized or industry experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial troubleshooting abilities.

• Strong technical accounting judgment, with the ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.

What could set you apart:

• Familiarity with AI-assisted accounting or reporting tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage time effectively, and contribute successfully within a team environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of an organization.

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About Epicor

At Epicor, we're truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.

We're Proactive, Proud, Partners.

Whatever your career journey, we'll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you'll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we're the essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses—the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.

• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.

• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.

• Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.

• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.

• Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.

• Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you-that’s who we're interested in. If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn't match every qualification of the job description, that's okay- consider applying regardless.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.