Senior Accountant

Job Details

Job Location
Denton, TX - Denton, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Job Category
Accounting

Description

Walters Wedding Estates, a brand of Walters Hospitality is the ultimate gathering place for weddings and special events. We are a family-owned business that currently operates 35 beautiful ceremony, reception and special event venues across Texas and Georgia. With thousands of weddings under our belt we provide exceptional event services for the most special day of our clients' lives.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a diligent and self-motivated

Senior Accountant

that is looking to take the next step in their career by joining a growing company that is a leader in the wedding and hospitality industry. Walters Hospitality has seen 100% growth in just the past five years, and we are continuously adding more venues and services to our portfolio. We have big goals for the coming years so the ideal candidate to add to our team will be forward-thinking and enthusiastic

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Accountant will direct activities related to the month-end close process, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. In addition, the Senior Accountant will be expected to lead and manage special projects on an ad-hoc basis.

BENEFITS
Group Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance
401k with a company matching program for eligible employees
Unlimited PTO: We value a great work-life balance by encouraging employees to take time off as needed

SALARY

Competitive salary based on experience

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ability to lead and manage processes and tasks in the achievement of department and company goals. This includes demonstration of project leadership skills as well as, the ability to directly lead others.
Reviews, monitors, records and processes a variety of fiscal transactions.
Files and maintains financial records including contracts and lease agreements.
Reviews accounts payable transactions for accurate documentation and processes payments.
Assists in the preparation, monitoring and distribution of budgets and financial reports pertaining to revenue, expense and other financial operations.
Responds to accounting, finance and payroll related inquiries and contributes to overall resolution of issues.
Ability to meet payment processing and transaction recording deadlines through prioritization of work and strong organization/time management skills.
Effectively communicates and interacts with suppliers, customers, peers and leadership on a daily basis.
Ability to maintain upmost confidentiality of sensitive information.

COMPETENCIES

Required
Possesses Leadership Skills
Ability to Think Big Picture
Achieves Goals
Possesses Exceptional Communication/Interpersonal Skills
Adheres to Principle/Values (Positive Attitude, Integrity, Maintains Confidentiality)
Gains/Possesses Systems Process Knowledge
Possesses Organization and Time Management Skills (Ability to Prioritize)
Takes Initiative
Has a Problem/Solution Mindset (Formulates own Opinion of Solution to Problems)
Detail Oriented

Desired
Strong Interest in and Capability of Further Career Progression
Ability to Network with Peers, Leadership and Third-Parties
Ability to Influence and Persuade Others in the Pursuit of Company Objectives

Experience and Knowledge
Undergraduate degree in Accounting required.
3-5 years' experience in fast paced accounting/finance function assisting with various accounting tasks preferred.
Current or actively working towards obtaining a CPA license preferred.
Working knowledge of accounting and finance topics and processes.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasionally longer based on deadlines and/or need.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Proficient in Microsoft office with strong Excel skills.
Ability to lift to 10 pounds frequently, 50 on occasion.

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