Senior Accountant

The EthicalEdge Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

An established Houston-based investment organization is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Senior Accountant to manage accounting activities across multiple entities. The role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of business interests and a collaborative environment, with ownership of accounting processes and opportunities to contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant will perform full-cycle accounting and support financial reporting, closing, cash management, investment and fixed asset accounting, budgeting, audits, and other financial initiatives. The position is suited to a hands-on accounting professional who can manage competing priorities, produce accurate work, solve problems, and identify process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of recent full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing accounting across multiple companies or legal entities.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Dext.
• Two to three years of public accounting experience.
• Exposure to investment accounting, real estate, or other asset-based businesses.
• Experience identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities across multiple entities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Perform full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes, including preliminary financial statement review.
• Manage intercompany transactions and monthly accounting allocations.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, and cash management.
• Prepare and update weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain bank feeds, credit card transactions, and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify and resolve general ledger discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
• Support investment accounting, fixed asset accounting, and related financial reporting.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, bank requests, and audits.
• Prepare supporting information for annual 1099 reporting and property tax renditions.
• Use QuickBooks Online, Excel, and other accounting technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in special projects and additional accounting initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

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