Senior Investment Accountant

Unity Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Unity Search Group's client in Houston is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to join its finance team. This on-site role focuses on investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvements in a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

Responsibilities include preparing periodic investment and financial reports for senior leadership, handling month-end and year-end closes, and researching complex investment transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within investments, financial services, public accounting, or a corporate finance environment.
• Experience with investment accounting is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reconciliation activities for a diversified investment portfolio.
• Prepare recurring financial and investment reporting for senior leadership.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve complex investment transactions and accounting issues.
• Analyze investment activity, cash flows, and account variances.
• Assist with forecasting and cash planning activities.
• Support annual financial statement audits and related documentation.
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Our client, located in the Greenway Plaza area, is a highly respected private investment organization, is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to join its growing finance team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a sophisticated investment environment supporting a diversified portfolio while partnering closely with finance and investment professionals. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys investment accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement within a collaborative and high-performing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reconciliation activities for a diversified investment portfolio.
• Prepare recurring financial and investment reporting for senior leadership.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve complex investment transactions and accounting issues.
• Analyze investment activity, cash flows, and account variances.
• Assist with forecasting and cash planning activities.
• Support annual financial statement audits and related documentation.
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within investments, financial services, public accounting, or a corporate finance environment.
• Experience with investment accounting is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Our Client Offers

This 100% on-site opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and the chance to join an organization that values collaboration, professional growth, and long-term career development.