Senior Accountant in The Woodlands, TX at honor foundations

Date Posted: 9/4/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Department: Accounting

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Work Schedule: M to F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Overtime as business requires.)

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for entry and calculation of accounting and financial information for Corporate. The primary responsibilities include: ensure accurate financial reporting, drafting and posting monthly closing entries, draft and assistance in review of monthly financial statements during the close process, and monthly account reconciliations. The position will be responsible, under the direct supervision of the Corporate Controller, for accurate and timely financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements including Analytical Review
    • Recording of journal entries required to reflect monthly activity
    • Completion of month-end close process to ensure accuracy of accounting records
    • Ensure project job costing and revenue recognition is accurate and in accordance with GAAP
    • Preparation of workpapers supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances
    • Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
    • Balance intercompany balances with affiliated businesses
  • Assist Corporate Controller with preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts
  • Analytical review of the operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective
  • Support the month-end business process with value-added information & analysis
  • Communication as necessary to answer questions and inform business partners concerning financial performance and business issues
  • Ensure controls are implemented, documented and maintained adequately and effectively
  • Document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles and ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Assist in the annual audit process with external auditors

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment aptitude and competency assessment(s).
  • Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
  • Daily in-person, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
  • CPA preferred, but not required
  • Three+ years in accounting and finance sector
  • Ability to deliver clear and concise written and verbal communication of results.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with people operating at all levels of the company in a variety of situations
  • Exceptional computer skills in the operation of all programs used by the organization including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend advanced English, with the ability to effectively communicate with people operating all levels of the company and in a variety of situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication, with a keen attention to detail
  • Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Solid understanding of internal control processes
  • High proficiency with RPA, VBA, and other automation applications
  • Fully knowledgeable of US GAAP standards
  • Possess strong analytical thinking skills, including creative and critical thinking and data analysis
  • Extensive experience and proficiency with internal auditing, financial reporting,and risk management
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Ability to act with a high degree of integrity and ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Senior Accountant works indoors in an office setting, primarily sitting for extended periods of time at a desk station, keyboarding and using repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and or fingers. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while reading and staring at computer monitor. They will also need to speak clearly and audibly, as well as have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and /or other sounds (e.g., building alarms) deriving from in person speech, telephone, or other remote speech. No adverse environmental conditions are expected. While in the office, the Business Controller may be called upon to stand, kneel, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, climb, and lift; therefore, person should be able to lift 25 lbs. independently.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these non-discriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Revised: 01/2024