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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Houston, Texas
Description Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a desire to join a reputable company in the Construction/Contractor industry. Key parts of the role include preparing and consolidating financial statements, analyzing and reconciling accounts, analyzing cash flow, creating budgets and forecasts, preparing audits, and managing internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Candidates should enjoy analytical tasks, challenges, and fast-paced environments. This Senior Accountant role is based in Houston, Texas with a company in the Construction/Contractor field. The person in this role will be well compensated and offered a benefits package and the opportunity for advancement.
Major responsibilities
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
When working with business partners, ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls. Additionally, be able to provide support on special requests
Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Administer Ad-hoc projects as necessary Requirements - Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
2+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Adeptness in financial statement preparation
Demonstrated knowledge of bank reconciliations
Foundational knowledge in Journal Entry Preparation
Solid understanding of month end closings
Journal entries experience
General familiarity with Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Adjusting Journal Entries experience
General ledger experience highly desired
Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
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