Senior Technical Accountant

LHH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on complex accounting transactions, technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and strategic corporate initiatives.

You will research and document accounting conclusions, prepare memorandums, support acquisitions and business combinations, and help manage monthly close, internal reporting, and external filings with minimal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex technical accounting matters.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums and documentation for significant transactions.
• Assess the accounting impact of acquisitions, debt, equity transactions, and business combinations.
• Support SEC reporting and assist with 10-Q/10-K filings.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly close.
• Collaborate with leadership to communicate accounting positions and audits.
• Lead special projects and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

A growing public company is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on complex accounting transactions, technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and strategic corporate initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact role supporting executive leadership on significant accounting and financial reporting matters
• Exposure to complex transactions including acquisitions, equity transactions, debt instruments, and business combinations
• Opportunity to research and influence accounting conclusions that affect the entire organization
• Broad involvement across technical accounting, SEC reporting, financial reporting, and corporate accounting
• Strong career growth potential within a sophisticated accounting and finance organization
• Opportunity to work on special projects, new accounting standards implementation, and strategic initiatives

What You'll Do

• Research, analyze, and provide recommendations on complex technical accounting matters
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums and supporting documentation for significant business transactions
• Evaluate the accounting impact of acquisitions, debt restructurings, equity transactions, and other complex corporate events
• Assist with purchase price allocations (PPA) related to business combinations and acquisitions
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations related to technical accounting matters, including: Business combinations, Stock-based compensation, Equity instruments, Debt and interest accounting, Consolidations and eliminations
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings
• Assist with preparation of acquisition-related financial statements and pro forma reporting requirements
• Analyze complex accounting issues and independently develop well-supported accounting conclusions
• Partner with finance and business leaders to assess the accounting implications of proposed transactions
• Support external audit and quarterly review processes
• Prepare management reports and presentations for executive leadership
• Participate in special projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven experience researching and applying U.S. GAAP
• Experience drafting technical accounting memorandums and supporting accounting positions
• Ability to independently identify accounting issues, perform research, and develop defensible conclusions
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills