Accountant Analyst

River Oaks Country Club•Houston, TX

21h•$70,000

About The Position

River Oaks Country Club is hiring an Accounting Analyst to support the CFO through financial and data analysis, planning, and reporting. The position analyzes financial and operational data, identifies trends and variances, develops forecasts and financial models, supports budgeting, and builds and maintains KPI dashboards. The Accounting Analyst is a resource for the Club’s accounting and club management systems, including POS configuration and general ledger mapping. The role also supports the Controller and CFO with accounting activities, audits, and special projects. The ideal candidate combines accounting knowledge, analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and an aptitude for technology, including emerging AI tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least three years of relevant accounting, financial data analysis, or FP&A experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger operations, and financial statements.
Experience in financial and data analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with accounting systems and business intelligence tools, and developing KPI dashboards.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
High integrity and discretion with confidential information.
Service-oriented mindset consistent with a private country club culture.

Nice To Haves

Education or significant coursework in both accounting and finance.
Curious, inquisitive mindset that sees the story behind the numbers.
Aptitude for learning accounting systems, business intelligence tools, automation, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform financial and operational analysis, including budget-to-actual, period-over-period, variance, and trend analysis.
Identify significant trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities and provide meaningful insights to the CFO and management.
Develop and maintain financial forecasts, models, and analytical tools to support planning and decision-making.
Assist the CFO with the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting.
Build, update, and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards; validate underlying data and ensure information is accurate, timely, and useful to management.
Use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve analysis, reporting, and efficiency while applying professional judgment to validate data and results.
Develop working knowledge of the Club’s accounting and club management systems and serve as a resource for system configuration and maintenance.
Set up, update, and maintain back-end POS configuration and mapping, including menu and sales buttons, revenue categories, and related financial settings, to help ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger and financial reporting.
Assist with system testing, upgrades, implementations, integrations, troubleshooting, and process improvements as needed.
Crosstrain on the Accountant position and serve as backup for key accounting responsibilities as needed.
Assist the Controller with financial statement review, reconciliations, and other month-end activities as needed.
Assist with the annual financial statement audit and other audits as needed.
Assist the CFO and Controller with special projects and other Finance and Accounting responsibilities as assigned.