Role Overview:

We are looking for a diligent Accountant Level III to join our organization. The Accountant III is a senior-level professional responsible for performing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Working within a multi-entity, multi-state Dental Organization, the Accountant III plays a critical role in preparing accurate financial statements, managing reconciliations, assisting in audits, and analyzing financial data to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and general ledger account reconciliations for multiple legal entities.
• Proactively support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Own designated balance sheet accounts, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and variances, providing insight to management on trends and anomalies
• Prepare and review intercompany transactions, allocations, eliminations, and account reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, management reports, and supporting financial schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and resolving audit questions promptly.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Participate in system implementations, data migrations, account-mapping initiatives, and process-improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, reporting, and other recurring accounting activities.
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff and provide coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing mentorship.
• Assist with resolving complex accounting issues and serve as a subject-matter resource for assigned accounting areas.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and support special projects as requested by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA track preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare, dental, or multi-entity organization
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and clinical teams

Expectations:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records across all entities and departments
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and deadlines
• Provide meaningful financial insights to support decision-making and performance tracking
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in efficiency, automation, and scalability of the accounting function
• Serve as a dependable, detail-oriented partner within the finance team, with a focus on accountability and results

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach overhead as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, if required.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 / annum

Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77027

Modality: In Person

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We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range

$80,000-$90,000 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.