General Description

Performs highly advanced accounting work involving implementing major accounting practices by assisting in preparing for annual financial audit, preparing complex account reconciliations, serving as backup for Sections Accountants and the Membership Accountant, approve and review accountant’s journal entries. Assist in preparing for monthly and annual close and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. The Senior Accountant is expected to use persuasion to influence outcomes and demonstrate leadership and supervisory abilities to provide guidance when the Controller is unavailable. Remote work available up to two days a week pending good performance.

Primary Functions

Position Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred and Excel experience required. Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) required and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) principles preferred. CPA, CGAP, or other related certification preferred. Five years of related work experience serving in a senior accounting role or as a team lead preferred. Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish accounting objectives; ability to analyze budget to actual funds; ability to set up accounting systems; ability to interpret laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory; ability to communicate effectively; and ability to review the work of others. Ability to work independently under minimum supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Constantly required to work with other state bar staff and may occasionally be required to work with, communicate to, and resolve complex issues relating to State Bar of Texas vendors. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality.