Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with an established organization seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join its corporate accounting team in Houston, Texas. This individual will play an integral role in financial statement preparation, technical accounting, and supporting accurate and timely reporting across a complex business environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in Big Four public accounting, an active CPA license, and experience working with U.S. GAAP financial reporting requirements. This opportunity offers exposure to complex accounting matters, collaboration with experienced accounting leadership, and the ability to contribute to meaningful process improvements. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional looking to further develop their technical expertise and advance their career.
This is a full-time, onsite position in Houston, Texas.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
Please note this range is an estimate based on current market conditions, and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing quarterly and annual financial statements, including related disclosures, supporting schedules, and consolidated reporting packages.
- Analyze financial information and prepare detailed workpapers to support accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Perform financial statement reconciliations, reporting reviews, and related analyses to ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Research accounting guidance and evaluate the appropriate treatment of transactions, documenting conclusions and supporting recommendations.
- Coordinate with internal accounting teams and external auditors to address reporting requirements and facilitate audit activities.
- Assist with consolidations and other reporting activities involving multiple entities or business units.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial reporting procedures, improve efficiencies, and enhance internal controls.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies, reporting documentation, and standardized processes.
- Support financial reporting system improvements and other accounting-related initiatives.
- Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and reporting deliverables while meeting established deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Active CPA license required.
- Big Four public accounting experience required.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct involvement in financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, disclosures, and technical accounting principles.
- Experience with consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and external audit processes.
- Previous experience supporting publicly traded companies or working with SEC reporting requirements preferred.
- Experience in a complex, multi-entity corporate accounting environment preferred.
- Industry experience in energy, industrial, or other asset-intensive businesses is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise accounting and reporting systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to research and interpret accounting guidance.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Detail-oriented, proactive professional who can manage competing priorities and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
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