Senior Accountant

Knighted Ventures•Dallas, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Knighted Services Inc is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role will report to the Accounting Manager and will be instrumental in the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and other month-end close activities. Additionally, this role will support audits, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of their responsibilities, identifies and resolves accounting issues, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and independently resolve accounting issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proactive, highly adaptable, collaborative, and accountable with a strong sense of ownership.
High level of integrity and professional judgment.
Process-improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant month-end close and account reconciliation experience.
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-location accounting environment required.
Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting, including intercompany reconciliations, balancing, and resolution of discrepancies required.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (including knowledge of pivot tables, v-lookups, and other key analytical techniques) required.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems required

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
Experience with financial statement preparation and variance analysis preferred.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Experience with FloQast or other financial close management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own assigned areas of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
Prepare, review, and record journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
Accrue expenses and revenue as needed.
Ensure all assigned accounts are reconciled and supported before close and meet established month-end close deadlines
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting accounting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies.
Research and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies on a timely basis.
Perform financial statement and variance analysis, investigate unusual activity, and communicate findings to Accounting management.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and investigate and resolve differences between entities.
Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountants and other accounting team members, as needed.
Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and positive work environment.