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Robert Half International Sr. Accountant in Houston, Texas
Description
Robert Half Finance is looking for a Senior Accountant for a full-time opportunity in the Houston, Texas area. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position offers you great long-term potential and a strong compensation and benefits package. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support the continued success of the firm.
Key responsibilities
Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Apply oneself to various department-wide initiatives
Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
Present analysis on financial results such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests
Provide Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Requirements
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Knowledge of PeopleSoft
Strong familiarity with Cognos
Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Vow to meet business deadlines
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Skilled with ERP systems
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems experience a plus
Exceptional time management skills preferred
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Salary: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Houston, TX
Date Posted: February 1, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 04130-0011616565
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance