Senior Accountant

Select • Houston, TX

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Select’s Senior Accountant applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and regulatory compliance of a mid-size chemical manufacturing and distribution business. This role involves mentoring junior accounting staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting in financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 4 to 6 years of related working experience required.
• Accounting skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills.
• Work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Prepare moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
• Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyze accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals and prepare account reconciliations.
• Ensure the propriety of accounting for financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and established policies and ensure internal controls are in place.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Assist in the preparation of working papers for the annual audit.
• Work with other accounting, billing and payables staff on various issues, tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Perform data mining and custom ad-hoc reporting tasks using understanding of accounting and reporting systems.
• Assist with internal and external reporting as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

What This Job Offers

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