Sr. Accountant, Family Office

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, under the leadership of the Accounting Manager, will support the operations of the family businesses through full-cycle accounting, including, but not limited to, accounts payable processing, journal entries, reporting and data analysis, and monthly closing of books. The Senior Accountant will assist with maintaining books and records to adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Accounting from a four-year College or University required.
3-6 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Must have strong communication skills and ability to build successful relationships with internal and external partners.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Expertise in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Accounts Payable knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Accounts Receivable knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Internal Controls knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Financial Analysis knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Analytical Skills knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Budgeting knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Accounting Software knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
External Auditing knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Forecasting knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles knowledge: Intermediate-Advanced Required

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is a plus.
Family Office accounting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Spreadsheet Server, Power BI and Concur.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active or working towards certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry practices.
Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
Ensure that all financial data is recorded accurately and timely within management expectations, company policy and accounting standards.
Exhibit a high level of customer service behaviors with both internal and external customers.
Become recognized as a team player by providing support in and out of the department as necessary.
Exhibit initiative in seeking ways to improve departmental processes and procedures in terms of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for crucial accounting processes are maintained and updated periodically.
Responsible for accounting for certain family entities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
Assist with executing the monthly close of the general ledger for the owners and related entities in the accounting system including adhere to the close schedule.
Prepare journal entries, including recurring entries, for month-end close, including making materiality decisions on close entries.
Develop sufficient knowledge of systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Acct System), Dooap (AP), and Concur (Expense Reporting), Spreadsheet Server (Reporting), Power BI (Reporting), as well as Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
Assist with system implementations and/or projects.
Identified opportunities to incorporate AI and automation into accounting workflows, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.
Generate process improvement ideas and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures in terms of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Analyze, generate, and process intercompany entries needed to adjust or reallocate expenses between business units. Prepare, review, and/or post intercompany billing timely.
Maintain well-documented work papers and source documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. As part of the reconciliation process, review the reasonableness of balance sheet and income statement accounts in order to determine that all necessary entries have been recorded accurately.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations.
Assist with creating complex financial statement schedules using advanced technical knowledge.
Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure that it is recorded accurately.
Assist and support Business Units (“BU”) and field with purchase card matters and maintain supporting documentation.
Coordinate as appropriate with BUs, Project Managers, and other departments to resolve purchase card matters in a timely manner.
Assist in reviewing and/or preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules, and tax forms.
Serve as subject matter expert for the general ledger and financial control processes. Demonstrate an understanding of the chart of accounts, complex company hierarchy, and financial statement structure.
Research and apply accounting policy to complex issues, communicating appropriately to senior management.
Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other customer/vendor issues in a timely manner.
Coordinate and communicate actions between the Friedkin-affiliated companies.
Maintain checklist and other logs to ensure completeness of financials.
Support and act as a backup to other team functions in areas such as accounts payable, general ledger accounting, purchase cards, intercompany, etc. Other critical reporting, special projects, and ad hoc duties as assigned.