Senior Financial Accountant

EAG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EAG is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support multiple client accounts with precise financial reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and operational accounting help. This role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. You will engage in audits, 1099 work, and management reporting to drive continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting required.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Experience supporting audits and working within internal control environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems/ERPs.
• Experience with Power BI or reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update account reconciliation trackers.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and support management reporting requirements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for clients.
• Support annual 1099 reporting activities as needed.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of audit documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Respond to client requests and accounting inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings and internal operational meetings.
• Escalate issues, risks, or deadline concerns proactively.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, SOC controls, and SOX requirements where applicable.
• Utilize accounting and operational systems including ERP platforms, Power BI, Monday.com, ConnectWise, Microsoft Teams, and document management systems.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.
• Collaborate with managers and peers to prioritize workload effectively.
• Support cross-training and backup coverage initiatives.
• Provide support to team members during PTO coverage or high-volume periods.
• Complete timesheets and administrative requirements accurately and on time.
• Participate in coaching, training, and performance development initiatives.
• Continuously improve technical accounting knowledge and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute positively to company culture and team collaboration.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

General ledger

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Accountant to support multiple client accounts through accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and operational accounting support. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced client service environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, audit support, and financial reporting, while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Operations

• Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update account reconciliation trackers.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and support management reporting requirements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for clients.
• Support annual 1099 reporting activities as needed.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of audit documentation.

Client Service & Communication

• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Respond to client requests and accounting inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings and internal operational meetings.
• Escalate issues, risks, or deadline concerns proactively.

Systems & Process Compliance

• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, SOC controls, and SOX requirements where applicable.
• Utilize accounting and operational systems including ERP platforms, Power BI, Monday.com, ConnectWise, Microsoft Teams, and document management systems.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.

Team Collaboration & Operational Support

• Collaborate with managers and peers to prioritize workload effectively.
• Support cross-training and backup coverage initiatives.
• Provide support to team members during PTO coverage or high-volume periods.
• Complete timesheets and administrative requirements accurately and on time.

Professional Development

• Participate in coaching, training, and performance development initiatives.
• Continuously improve technical accounting knowledge and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute positively to company culture and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting required.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Experience supporting audits and working within internal control environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems/ERPs.
• Experience with Power BI or reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a client-facing environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Client-service mindset with strong professionalism.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Demonstrates accountability, humbleness, and initiative.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with, and knowledge of, FERC rules and regulations.
• Hands‑on Treasury and Cash Reconciliation experience.