Staff Accountant

Park Lawn Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented financial analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide crucial financial insights by researching and analyzing accounts, preparing financial statements, and developing accounting procedures. The company values integrity, personal growth, and a strong work ethic, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to community service, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to the financial health of a respected organization while growing your career in the accounting field.

Benefits

Robust Health and Welfare Plans

401k and Roth Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Vacation and Personal Days

Financial Assistant Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with general ledger applications and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and maintain the general ledger.
• Analyze data and develop recommendations for accounting procedures.
• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

General Ledger Application

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

PLC - Accounting
US Headquarters
909 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77010, USA

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.

Essential Functions

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and departments.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Assists with response to SOX internal and external audit requests.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Performs projects and other duties as assigned.
• Performance Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• General ledger application experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP.
• Knowledgeable with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Skill to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: ______ Low.
• Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

Travel

• This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.
• Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.