Accountant (51046)

Our client, a growing company in the Clear Lake, Texas area is looking to hire an experienced Sr. Accountant or CPA to join their team. The Senior Accountant provides accounting and analytical support to the finance department, executive management, and managers. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate, complete, and timely processing of accounting transactions with consistent application of accounting policies and procedures while seeking process improvements and standardization.

Duties include:

• Apply in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and adhere to all company policies and procedures,
• Perform the month-end and year-end financial period close process including preparation of journal entries to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Prepare financial statements, reporting packages, and regulatory reporting documents timely and accurately
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies in financial data and propose effective solutions to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations
• Apply meticulous attention to detail through observation, analysis, and logic to analyze financial results, reconcile accounts and resolve complex finance issues that have implications beyond ones own area
• Ability to lead financial projects effectively, identifying all moving parts, no matter how minute, and synthesizing all information into a workable productive plan to accomplish tasks
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and perform meticulous self-review of work product for quality in a dynamic environment
• Ability to understand relevant business issues and the organization's operating procedures and connect these to finance work priorities
• Demonstrate proven financial acumen to seek opportunities for standardization and automation
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, access options, test resolutions, and escalate issues as needed
• Assist Controller in the application of GAAP, internal accounting controls, procedures, and best practices in support of a structured financial control environment
• Manage multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests for ad hoc financial information while maintaining service standards
• Facilitate internal and external audit needs
• Ability to work independently and perform other duties and business analysis as assigned
• Ability to develop and maintain desk procedures as needed
• Proficient in accounting software and systems to streamline the accounting process and increase productivity
• Ability to always communicate effectively and professionally to work with various departments, communicate financial information clearly, and maintain positive relationships
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism, understanding the implications of their work in terms of legal and ethical standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including self-awareness and the ability to deal professionally with others and always make professional judgments
  

• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with accounting ERP software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Five (5) years or more of experience in a finance/accounting role or experience in other relevant areas
• Working experience in a public accounting firm is preferred
• Requires proficiency with computer hardware and software to include Microsoft Office applications, using a computer with a keyboard and mouse, navigation with a web browser, checking and sending email, and use of internet search engines
• CPA preferred but not required