Senior Accountant

Winners Circle Group • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting operations of Winners Circle Group of Texas, including WC Operations and all subsidiaries. The role manages journal entries and general ledger postings, supports an accurate and timely month-end close, and helps ensure financial records are complete, reconciled, and compliant across multiple entities. The Senior Accountant reports to the VP of Finance and collaborates with payroll, human resources, operations, and administrative teams on payroll accounting, intercompany activity, financial reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.

The position works in the Houston office at least three days per week in accordance with hybrid work expectations. Additional hours may be needed during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and audit periods. The role requires routine computer and office-equipment use, extended sitting, and occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying office materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Hands-on experience using ADP, including payroll reports to record and reconcile payroll entries.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close and account reconciliations in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Working proficiency with Word and Google applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced close cycle.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with finance leadership, payroll, human resources, and operations.
• Problem-solving skills, including researching variances, identifying root causes, and recommending process improvements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and payroll information professionally.
• Dependable and organized, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Regular attendance and punctuality consistent with company expectations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, copier, scanner, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to read information on computer screens, reports, and written correspondence, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or carry office files, records, or supplies weighing up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with intercompany accounting and consolidations.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Prior experience supporting external audits.
• Experience in healthcare services, behavioral health, or another regulated service environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and adjustments, for WC Operations and all subsidiaries.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts across all entities.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, balances, and eliminations.
• Manage assigned month-end and year-end close tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and analyses for review by the VP of Finance.
• Record payroll journal entries using ADP payroll reports and reconcile payroll, payroll tax, and benefit accounts to the general ledger.
• Partner with payroll and human resources to resolve variances and ensure accurate cost allocation across entities and departments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits and tax filings.
• Maintain organized accounting records, supporting documentation, and workpapers in accordance with company standards and retention requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
• Perform duties in accordance with GAAP, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and efficient finance operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization and finance department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior