Accountant III

Specialty1 Partners•Houston, TX

3h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.