Sr. Accountant

Patriot Contract Services•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Patriot Maritime is a leading ship owner and maritime contractor to the U.S. Government providing ship management services to MARAD, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. Offices are located in Houston, TX and Concord, CA. This position is an on-site position with the opportunity for hybrid remote work schedule. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting & Finance team in Houston, TX. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the month-end and year-end close process, general ledger integrity, multi-entity financial reporting, audit support, and accounts payable operations. This role works closely with the AP Lead on vendor payment workflows and accrual support, and reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field — required
Minimum 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, ASC 350, ASC 830, and accrual accounting
Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, vendor reconciliations, and AP close procedures
Proficiency in ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics or Business Central strongly preferred
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, understaffed environment
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with auditors and leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with U.S. government contract accounting
Familiarity with DCAA audit processes and incurred cost submissions
Experience in maritime, defense contracting, or federal services industries
Familiarity with AP automation, PO matching workflows, and vendor payment controls

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across multiple legal entities
Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including AP, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany
Maintain the general ledger in Microsoft Business Central (BC); support ongoing Dynamics -to-BC ERP migration
Assist in preparation of consolidated and entity-level financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
Support the month-end close calendar and coordinate deliverables across accounting team members
Review and approve AP accrual journal entries prepared by the AP Lead for completeness and accuracy prior to posting
Perform monthly AP subledger-to-GL reconciliation and investigate variances
Review vendor statement reconciliations for high-value or complex vendor relationships (port agents, ship repair vendors, government subcontractors)
Support the AP Lead in resolving disputed invoices, duplicate payments, and vendor escalations that require GL or contract-level analysis
Maintain accrual schedules for goods/services received but not yet invoiced (GR/NI) across vessel subaccounts
Assist with year-end AP cut-off procedures and preparation of AP-related audit PBC schedules
Review and reconcile intercompany AP/AR balances between PCS entities on a monthly basis
Coordinate with AP Lead invoice coding, PO matching, and batch review for correct account and subaccount assignment
Coordinate with Billing/Revenue Manager on billing-side reconciliations where AP accruals intersect with unbilled receivables
Serve as a key preparer for annual financial audit PBC deliverables
Support DCAA audit requests and government contract compliance documentation
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors
Assist with state tax compliance filings and coordination with external tax advisors
Maintain fixed asset subledger including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
Support payroll-to-GL reconciliation and assist Payroll Accountant with period-end tie-outs
Perform foreign currency remeasurement (ASC 830) for EUR-denominated accounts on a monthly basis
Assist with capitalization of internal-use software costs (ASC 350-40) related to the BC ERP implementation
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures