Sr. Accountant

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA, a leading employee-owned firm, is seeking a Sr. Accountant to manage general ledger functions, month-end and year-end closes, and inventory-focused accounting in a dynamic, multi-location environment.

You will mentor junior staff, support external audits, and drive process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to GAAP and internal controls. This role offers growth in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience with GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with full cycle accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Inventory or cost accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and verify journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the accounting system.
• Analyze inventory levels, costing, obsolescence, shrinkage, and valuation.
• Train junior team members and provide guidance.
• Assist with external audit requests and internal controls.
• Conduct financial variance analysis and ad-hoc projects.
• Support management with multiple simultaneous tasks.

Skills

5+ years accounting

GAAP

Full cycle accounting

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Process improvements

ERP system

Inventory costing

Multi-project management

Initiative

Education

BBA or BS in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Accountant at LJA in our Accounting department, you will be responsible for the general ledger functions of the organization, including reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Preparing, reviewing, and verifying the accuracy of journal entries, supporting schedules, and documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the accounting system
• Analyzing inventory levels, costing, obsolescence, shrinkage, and valuation for financial reporting
• Training junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed
• Assisting with external audit requests
• Ensuring compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Performing financial variance analysis
• Assisting management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects
• Performing other related duties as required and assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BBA or BS in Accounting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Must be familiar with full cycle accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Accounting experience with an emphasis on inventory or cost accounting
• Experience with an ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis tools)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures
• Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with BST
• Experience with multi-company processing preferred

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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