Senior Accountant

APS Hire•Addison, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for supporting the monthly close process, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with a primary focus on TXCPA’s state level entities. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and prepared on a timely basis. This individual independently manages assigned areas of the general ledger, performs detailed financial analysis, identifies and resolves accounting issues, and helps drive the monthly close process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Seven plus years of progressive accounting experience with significant general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliation, and month end close responsibilities.
Experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment with structured and strict monthly close deadlines.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Strong Excel skills and demonstrated ability to learn, transition to, and effectively use new accounting systems and technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment.
Nonprofit or association accounting experience.
Experience working with a variety of SaaS based accounting and financial systems, such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Ramp, Bill.com, or similar platforms.
CPA or CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close process for TXCPA entities, ensuring established close deadlines are met.
Perform detailed reconciliations and review of all balance sheet accounts for state level entities.
Prepare and review journal entries, support schedules, and other month end close documentation.
Maintain assigned areas of the general ledger and review activity for accuracy, proper account and department coding.
Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and budget to actual reporting.
Manage and assist with revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and intercompany activity.
Evaluate accounting issues, apply appropriate GAAP knowledge, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
Prepare schedules and support documentation for the annual audit and financial statement review.
Support fiscal year end close activities and preparation of year end financial information.
Assist the Accounting Manager in supporting the Finance team by providing accounting guidance and helping resolve issues as needed.
Serve as a backup for key Finance functions, including biweekly payroll and benefits processing, PAC reporting, and other required regulatory and compliance filings.
Assist the Accounting Manager with special projects, implementation of new systems and processes, accounting transitions, and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.