Accounting Analyst

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Accounting Analyst supports the Operational Accounting team through financial analysis, data driven insights, reporting, and general ledger activity. This role blends analytical responsibilities with hands-on accounting exposure and partners closely with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Compensation: $90,000 (Benefits and More)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: 3040 Post Oak Blvd Houston, TX 77056

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support decision making
• Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis for the two revenue producing segments of the business
• Assist with month end close and reporting processes
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support management decision-making
• Analyze income statement and balance sheet variances and assist with written explanations for management and external stakeholders
• Support preparation of Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and assist with crossfooting for quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
• Coordinate and prepare PBC requests for internal and external auditors
• Assess the impact of accounting transactions on financial statements
• Identify inefficiencies in month-end close and operational accounting processes and help design solutions to reduce manual effort
• Ensure data accuracy across reporting systems and suggest process improvements
• Assist with special projects, including testing system upgrades, enhancements, and new reporting solutions affecting accounting and finance processes
• Serve as a trusted analytical resource for cross-functional partners.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data mining and large dataset analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze financial statements and large data sets
• Strong General Ledger foundation, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis
• Demonstrate ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into clear insights and recommendations
• Hands-on experience with large ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial results to non-technical audience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of SOX environment and requirements
• Self-directed, intellectually curious and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Prior experience with OneStream and/or Microsoft Business Central
• Experience supporting month-end close in a multi-entity environment
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Exposure to financial reporting and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
• Experience preparing variance analyses and written explanations (income statement, balance sheet, MD&A)
• Experience coordinating PBC requests with internal and external auditors
• Experience working on data-driven projects in partnership with IT or systems teams
• Experience testing system upgrades or enhancements impacting accounting or finance processes