Senior Accountant

Summary:

Responsible for managing and completing full-cycle accounting, including cash forecast, accounts payable, month-end, flux analysis, and ad hoc reporting as needed for multiple locations throughout the Gulf Coast region. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The candidate must be able to work independently and critically evaluate all aspects of the accounting function.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Financial Close Processes

• Oversee and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned locations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and adjustments, for multiple locations.

Reconciliation and Analysis:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across various accounts.
• Analyze income statements and balance sheets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and address anomalies or trends requiring attention during the closing process.

Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as the main point of contact for accounting queries from location-specific teams.
• Collaborate with local teams to collect and verify data for consolidation into centralized accounts.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments to ensure a smooth closing process.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure adherence to GAAP or other applicable accounting standards as required by the organization.
• Maintain compliance with internal control policies and procedures to safeguard financial data integrity.
• Support external and internal audits by providing accurate and timely information.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or accounting software to streamline the financial close process.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Assist in implementing best practices for the centralized accounting function.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and distribute financial reports
• Provide support as needed for variance analyses and key performance indicators for FP&A, management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed documentation of close activities to ensure transparency and audit readiness.

Work Environment

• Centralized accounting office supporting multiple locations.
• May require travel to locations, but minimal, supported by the central accounting function.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a centralized environment. Experience in the home service industry is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in a multi-location environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial records across the organization, making it ideal for detail-oriented accounting professionals passionate about efficiency and teamwork.