Senior Staff Accountant

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing, fast-paced team in Houston. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, offering hands-on accounting responsibilities and room for career growth.

The ideal candidate will manage general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, audits, and GAAP compliance, while mentoring junior staff. A BA in Accounting or Finance and strong ERP/Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze variances.
• Handle fixed assets, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audits, sales tax filings, and GAAP compliance.
• Identify process improvements and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Staff Accountant! I'm working with a growing, fast-paced organization looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join their team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Location: Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM SW Houston

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze variances.
• Handle fixed assets, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audits, sales tax filings, and GAAP compliance.
• Identify process improvements and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing deadlines.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

If you're a strong accountant looking for a new opportunity, I'd love to connect! HOUAC49