Description

Texas Research International (TRI), a group of profitable privately-owned companies with 145 employees and $45M in revenue, is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the accounting operations for 1 or more of its companies.

This position will involve working side by side with the accounting team, providing support to leadership & managers and report to the Accounting Manager as well as support the CFO/COO.

About the role 

The Senior Accountant demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, recognizing the importance of dedicating full attention to every transaction, no matter how small. Effective time management is imperative in this position, as deadlines are non-negotiable. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging both colleagues and superiors, motivating them to take action without appearing pushy. Curiosity and patience are key traits for success. As a vital component of our business operations, the Senior Accountant maintains the integrity of our data and documentation with unwavering accuracy.

What you’ll do 

• Responsible for full-cycle accounting for companies assigned to you.
• Determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and completion of documentation for audit purposes
• Reviews source documentation to ensure revenue has been correctly calculated. 
• Generate invoices to customers. 
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements for leadership team. 
• Assist Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist with Analysis and follow up on overdue customer accounts. 
• Plan, assign, and review junior staff’s work. 
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement initiatives including implementation and monitoring post-implementation
• Prepare accounting records and financial reports per company standards. 
• Prepare and assist in review of result (trend, variance, growth, impairment analyses) for areas of responsibility
• Utilize software applications for company accounting operations. 
• Perform record-keeping of all financial operations. 
• Provide support on ad-hoc projects as required. 

Texas Research International, Inc. and its companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions to hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, progression, and support.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience required with 3 years FAR/DFARS compliance a must.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus.
• Intimate knowledge of government accounting and project/program requirements - FAR, DCAA, DCMA, R&D accounting, and SBIR/STTR.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. 
• Organizational and time management skills: Must be able to work within time constraints while managing multiple priorities. This position will require abundant flexibility with priorities, schedules, and dues dates. Attention to detail while seeing the overall objective and ability to multi-task with composure is mandatory.
• ERP and related software experience: Acumatica, Velixo, Concur. Not required but is a plus.
• Good oral and written communications 
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and direct subordinates clearly and effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with immediate team members and across departments.
• Initiative-taking with strong analytical aptitude.
• Strong mathematical aptitude with experience and proficiency in working with numbers.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment located in SW Austin, Texas and will be full-time on-sight.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position. Under the Regulations, Part 541, an exempt employee is one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Days and hours of work are [Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.] This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel: Less than 10% of travel is expected for this position. 

Job Type: Full-time, In-person

Pay: DOE

Relocation: Available

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• STD and LTD
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance

Texas Research International, Inc. and its companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions to hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, progression, and support.