Senior Accountant
North Houston | Hybrid Schedule
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization with a strong, collaborative culture. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and will support the company’s financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, and internal control processes.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable partnering with both accounting and operational teams.
Responsibilities
Manage key month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reviews.
Prepare and review supporting schedules for financial reporting.
Maintain accurate general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances or variances.
Support intercompany accounting, payroll-related reporting, lease accounting, and other assigned accounting processes.
Perform inventory and cost accounting activities, including reconciliations, costing analysis, reserves, and inventory reporting.
Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count processes.
Analyze work-in-process, inventory levels, inventory turns, and cost variances.
Partner with operational teams to improve inventory controls and accounting processes.
Help identify and resolve financial reporting or reconciliation issues.
Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls.
Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, reporting, and workflows.
Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
At least three years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statements.
Inventory or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with work-in-process or percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus.
CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to analyze financial information and clearly communicate findings.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work effectively with accounting, finance, and operational teams.
Proactive, curious, and interested in improving processes.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Hybrid work schedule.
North Houston location.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Broad accounting exposure.
Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Stable organization with an established finance team.
Qualified candidates who may not meet every preferred qualification are still encouraged to apply.
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