Senior Staff Accountant

Security Industry Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Security Industry Specialists in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting and tax compliance operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires strategic oversight, mentoring junior staff, and driving operational excellence across financial processes.

The position offers a $100,000 annual salary, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or CPA track preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Expert-level knowledge of GAAP, ASC606, and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recording of complex financial transactions, review journal entries, and perform advanced account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Lead the preparation and final review of monthly and quarterly financial statements and bank deliverables.
• Manage the preparation and filing of sales, income, franchise, and property tax returns with accuracy and timeliness across jurisdictions.
• Serve as primary liaison for banking partners, CPA firms, auditors, and government agencies.
• Drive development of internal control policies, system upgrades, and long-term process improvements.

Skills

GAAP expertise

ASC606

Internal controls

Excel

ERP software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or CPA track preferred

Tools

ERP accounting software

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Austin, TX 78727
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Accounting
Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Staff Accountant to lead our full-cycle accounting and tax compliance operations. This role is designed for an experienced financial professional who can manage complex reporting, mentor junior staff, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Oversee the recording of complex financial transactions, review journal entries, and perform advanced account reconciliations and deep-dive variance analysis to ensure ledger integrity.
• Reporting & Deliverables: Lead the preparation and final review of monthly and quarterly bank deliverables and internal financial statements.
• Tax Strategy & Compliance: Manage the preparation and filing of sales, income, franchise, and property tax returns, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely remittance across all jurisdictions.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison for external stakeholders, including banking partners, CPA firms, auditors, and government agencies.
• Process Innovation: Drive the development of internal control policies and spearhead process improvements, system upgrades, and long-term operational strategies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or CPA track preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level understanding of GAAP, ASC606, and internal control frameworks.
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ERP accounting software and expert Microsoft Excel skills.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and team mentorship.
• Aptitude: Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills with a commitment to high-level accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.

What we can offer:

• $100,000 annual salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off including Sick/Safe Time
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for growth

Additional Information

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Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer