Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in a fully onsite, contract-to-hire capacity in Northwest Houston. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience, advanced reconciliation skills, and hands-on experience with NetSuite. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting and audit activities.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively across departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and account analyses.
• Maintain and update financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Analyze accounting data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper classification.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant role.
• NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced account reconciliation and general ledger experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.