Staff Accountant II

Carriage Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriage Services in Houston is seeking a skilled finance professional to manage the general ledger and related close activities for funeral home locations. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with field staff to clarify financial results.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in finance or accounting, has 3+ years in a GL role, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics. Oracle/Hyperion Essbase or OneStream experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
• 3+ years of experience in a general ledger capacity.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an automated ledger application such as Microsoft Dynamics; and experience with Oracle / Hyperion Essbase and/or OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Funeral Home Location financial review and analysis during monthly close.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Work with Corporate and Field Personnel to obtain information and provide explanations for financial analysis.
• Compile journal entries as needed during review with adequate support.
• Work directly with field location processors and Managing Partners to resolve issues or answer questions during month-end and throughout the month.
• Review field locations' monthly inventory reconciliations of physical count to ledger, and work with locations to resolve issues and improve process.
• Complete assigned monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Posting of approved journals to general ledger.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies, strengthen controls and improve quality of information.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Hyperion Essbase

OneStream

Job description

Career Opportunities with Carriage Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $78k+

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: M-Thursday in office (Friday's work from home)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.

3+ years of experience in a general ledger capacity.

Strong Excel skills required and experience with an automated ledger application such as Microsoft Dynamics; and

Experience with Oracle / Hyperion Essbase and/or OneStream is a plus.

Job Duties

Responsible for the Funeral Home Location financial review and analysis during monthly close.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Responsible for the Funeral Home Location financial review and analysis during monthly close.

Work with Corporate and Field Personnel to obtain information and provide explanations for financial analysis.

Compile journal entries as needed during review with adequate support.

Work directly with field location processors and Managing Partners to resolve any issues or help location with questions during month-end and through-out the month.

Review field locations' monthly inventory reconciliations of physical count to ledger, work with locations to resolve issues and improve process.

Complete assigned monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Posting of approved journals to general ledger.

Identify, propose, and implement process improvements / procedure enhancements to gain efficiencies, strengthen controls and improve quality of information provided by the department.

Ensure internal controls are being followed for all assigned tasks; and

Assist in special projects, testing system upgrades or enhancements to accounting process.