Senior Accountant

Department/Division: Accounting Team/Back Office Division

Location: Houston, TX

Reports Directly To: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:

Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing, tracking, and evaluating day-to-day activities, including bookkeeping, closing etc. Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing and enhancing processes for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including but not limited to
• ???????Monthly, quarterly & annual closing
• Manage monthly accounting operation such as: Accounts receivable/Accounts payable processing, Fixed Assets, Prepaid amortization, cash activities
• Derivative transaction reconciliation
• Processing and posting of Journal entries into General Ledger
• Revenue and expenditure analysis
• Reconcile Balance Sheet and Income Statement each month
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• Assist Accounting Manager in monthly and quarterly accounting reports for management and executive teams
• Implement and monitor month, quarter, and year-end closeout accounting schedules
• Maintain high level of accuracy in the use of resources through proper monitoring and efficient analysis of the accounting department’s activities
• Ensure timely and accurate periodic, quarterly, and annual ledger close
• Manage tax return preparation with tax advisors, including provision calculations
• Manage internal control assessment and improvement
• Assist creating, updating, and analyzing budget and forecast
• Communicate with related parties within the company, parent company, external auditor / tax advisor / accounting advisor, project partner / vendor to complete tasks

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Able to work in fact pace and multiple deadline environment
• Knowledge of and experience in commodities trading accounting concepts/treatments, such as journal entries of Mark-to-Market for derivatives, IFRS9, hedge accounting etc.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (especially Excel), accounting software and databases.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to improve monthly Accounting processes and productivity
• General knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision, as well as dependable with good initiative.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• More than 5 years direct experience in Accounting required.
• Public Accounting experience (preferred)
• NetSuite and Allegro (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA preferred but not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups
• Occasionally work late to meet with Tokyo office
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have a valid DL.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K and Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy
• Breakroom Snacks / Beverages

Position Competencies

1. Job Knowledge
2. Accounting Quality
3. Productivity
4. Dependability
5. Reporting
6. Responsiveness
7. Initiative

Disclaimer:

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.