Senior Accountant

Northstar Memorial Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Home Office in Houston, TX. This role offers an opportunity to own accounting details while contributing to process improvements, acquisitions, financial reporting, and business growth. The Senior Accountant will work alongside finance leaders in a collaborative environment and support a national organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Understanding of the application of US GAAP.
At least 5 years of accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, analyze, and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance with GAAP, and conformance with company procedures and reporting standards.
Develop, implement, modify, and document monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and associated accounting systems using current computer technology.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure costs are reported in the correct accounting period.
Analyze monthly account fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances.
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the offshore accounting team.
Prepare and review journal entries for posting by the Senior Accountant, Manager, or Controller.
Handle non-routine reporting transactions as requested.
Calculate and record various expense allocations.
Assist with special projects, critical assignments, and reports as assigned.
Respond to requests from upper management and field locations.
Support and guide other accounting team members in resolving issues.
Meet month-end close deadlines.
Assist with interim and year-end audits.
Assist with accounting integration related to acquisitions.
Establish and maintain communication with other departments and field locations.