Sr. Accountant

LJA • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Accountant at LJA in our Accounting department, you will be responsible for the general ledger functions of the organization, including reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes.

Requirements

• BBA or BS in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Must be familiar with full cycle accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Accounting experience with an emphasis on inventory or cost accounting
• Experience with an ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis tools)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures
• Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BST
• Experience with multi-company processing preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and verifying the accuracy of journal entries, supporting schedules, and documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the accounting system
• Analyzing inventory levels, costing, obsolescence, shrinkage, and valuation for financial reporting
• Training junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed
• Assisting with external audit requests
• Ensuring compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Performing financial variance analysis
• Assisting management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects
• Performing other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.

What This Job Offers

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