Senior Accountant

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Senior Accountant.

Company Overview:

• This company is a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed organization currently in a significant growth and transformation phase, with expectations to reach approximately $3B in revenue in the near term and a long-term trajectory toward $10B
• The company is investing heavily in infrastructure, systems, and talent to support continued expansion, operational scalability, and improved financial processes
• It is currently undergoing an enterprise-wide ERP implementation, creating a strong need for leadership to modernize accounting processes and enhance efficiency across the organization
• The environment is fast-paced, build-oriented, and highly visible, offering strong career growth potential for individuals who can drive change and operate as strategic partners to executive leadership

Role Summary:

• Title: Senior Accountant
• Reports to: Corporate Accounting Leadership
• Location: Houston, TX (Galleria area)
• Work Arrangement: Fully in-office Potential for 1 day work from home
• Primary Focus: Support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and analytical review activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals for U.S. and Canadian operations
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Prepare and reconcile corporate credit card activity and related journal entries
• Reconcile intercompany accounts, including domestic and cross-border transactions
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and account reviews to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies
• Evaluate financial results and underlying transactions using sound accounting judgment and analytical thinking
• Proactively communicate accounting issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities to management
• Allocate consolidated vendor invoices to appropriate departments and cost centers
• Support annual external audit activities and provide required documentation
• Assist with month-end close processes and ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP
• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiency within the accounting function

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience required
• Public company accounting experience strongly preferred
• Candidates with 2 years of public accounting experience will also be considered
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with experience analyzing large volumes of data
• Experience working within tight deadlines and structured reporting environments
• Strong analytical and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify issues and provide solutions
• Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to gain deeper understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with multi-currency accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions is a plus
• ERP experience preferred; Sage MAS 500 experience is a plus
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ownership mentality

Compensation & Benefits:

• Target Base Compensation: $85k–$100k
• Annual 10% target Bonus Opportunity
• Full-time, in-office work environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization
• Interview process moving quickly for qualified candidates

Selling Points

• Opportunity to join a highly visible accounting team supporting U.S. and Canadian operations
• Exposure to complex accounting areas including multi-currency accounting, consolidations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Ideal environment for accountants who enjoy analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Fast-paced setting that values accountability, ownership, and professional growth
• Strong opportunity to develop technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Collaborative team environment with direct exposure to accounting leadership
• Excellent fit for candidates coming from public accounting or public company environments seeking broader operational accounting experience
• Convenient Galleria-area location with an engaged, in-office culture

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