Senior Financial Accountant

Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization
Ability to plan work appropriately to meet required deadlines
Ability to multi-task and assign appropriate priority to activities
Strong attention to detail
Expert level of fluency with Excel
Strong analytical skills; strong process improvement skills
Must possess the desire and ability to learn and adapt to change quickly is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently or in a team
Consistently able to meet established goals, expectations, and responsibilities for the position
Benefits
Salary: $110k - $120k, 15% bonus
budget and current period vs. prior periods
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the US Financial Controller, the Lead Senior Accountant will perform professional accounting work, including, but not limited to, audit, project accounting, verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information as requested regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts
This position will also assist in preparing the organization’s annual budgets; prepare year-end audit reports and schedules; train and provide technical advice to lower-level accounting personnel, and perform related work as required
Responsible for accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports
Reports to: US Financial Controller
Size of accounting team: 7
Why the position is open: Backfill
Industry: Modular Construction
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Accommodation: 4 days onsite, 1-day WFH
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interviews – will meet with the US Financial Controller, SVP and HR Manager
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger
Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
Resolve accounting discrepancies
Accountable for the accuracy and performance of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Accountable for ensuring our policies and procedures are in line with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Actively participate in internal and external audits
Accountable for reconciliation of and assisting in the confirmation of general ledger accounts, internal allocations, manufacturing variances, and cost accounting transactions
Responsible for timely month end closings in line with monthly and quarterly closing schedule as prescribed by the controller and corporate accounting group
Preparing journal entries and account analysis, tracing errors, researching, and correcting account discrepancies and maintaining various accounting reports
Ensure that physical inventory counts take place
Responsible for preparation of monthly P& L and balance sheet for assigned departments/locations
Conduct variance analysis together with assigned department/location budget holders of actual results vs
Job description
JOB SUMMARY:

A growing, publicly traded Construction company, headquartered in Greater Houston, is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant on a full-time. Under the direction of the US Financial Controller, the Lead Senior Accountant will perform professional accounting work, including, but not limited to, audit, project accounting, verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information as requested regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This position will also assist in preparing the organization’s annual budgets; prepare year-end audit reports and schedules; train and provide technical advice to lower-level accounting personnel, and perform related work as required. Responsible for accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports.
• Reports to: US Financial Controller
• Size of accounting team: 7
• Why the position is open: Backfill
• Industry: Modular Construction
• Revenue: $100M – on track to hit $250M by 2030
• Location: The Woodlands, TX
• Salary: $110k - $120k, 15% bonus
• Accommodation: 4 days onsite, 1-day WFH
• Interview Process: 2 rounds of interviews – will meet with the US Financial Controller, SVP and HR Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Accountable for the accuracy and performance of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Accountable for ensuring our policies and procedures are in line with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Actively participate in internal and external audits
• Accountable for reconciliation of and assisting in the confirmation of general ledger accounts, internal allocations, manufacturing variances, and cost accounting transactions
• Responsible for timely month end closings in line with monthly and quarterly closing schedule as prescribed by the controller and corporate accounting group
• Preparing journal entries and account analysis, tracing errors, researching, and correcting account discrepancies and maintaining various accounting reports
• Ensure that physical inventory counts take place
• Responsible for preparation of monthly P& L and balance sheet for assigned departments/locations
• Conduct variance analysis together with assigned department/location budget holders of actual results vs. budget and current period vs. prior periods

SUCCESS FACTORS:
• Oracle Cloud & SmartView Reporting experience strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization
• Ability to plan work appropriately to meet required deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and assign appropriate priority to activities
• Strong attention to detail
• Expert level of fluency with Excel
• Strong analytical skills; strong process improvement skills
• Must possess the desire and ability to learn and adapt to change quickly is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Consistently able to meet established goals, expectations, and responsibilities for the position

EDUCATION AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, MBA preferred
• CPA or on track to obtain
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ accounting experience
• Public company experience, specifically in audit
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills are required
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Financial analysis experience
• Experience with cost, inventory and/or project accounting

Monarch Talent Solutions is a values-driven boutique recruitment firm specializing in direct hire accounting, finance, and human resources positions throughout the metro Houston, TX, area. Positions include, but are not limited to, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Director of Accounting, VP of Accounting, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Treasurer, Senior Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager.

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