Senior Accountant

Locke Solutions, a 2024 Best Places to Work winner and Aggie 100 honoree, is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions. Led by a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, we're Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company, expanding from one to three locations in two years with plans to reach $100M by 2027 and $500M in the next 10 years.

Our mission—'To make our customers' lives easier and our employees' lives better'—drives everything we do through our core values: Responsiveness, Team Player, Taking Ownership, Get It Done Attitude, and Problem Solvers. We're a family-oriented company where high-performers thrive in our collaborative, high-energy environment.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant at Locke Solutions will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks including daily cash management, receivables processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvements.

To thrive in this role, you will bring a strong ownership mentality, a responsive and solutions-oriented approach, and the ability to balance both independent work and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who embodies a get-it-done attitude, values continuous professional development, and embraces problem-solving as part of their everyday work.

Locke Solutions is a rapidly expanding company, and as we grow, we are committed to helping you grow your own skills and career.

Onsite/hybrid is preferred, but exceptional fully remote U.S.-based candidates will be considered.

Successful Key Results for the Senior Accountant:

• Analyze daily cash receipts and payments, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and analyses to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Execute the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth.
Spearhead process improvement projects to find efficiencies in accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Executing and providing support relevant to the day-to-day accounting tasks; including invoices, collections, and credit management.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Implement and monitor standard cost systems — and explain variances to operations.
• Execute the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform the reconciliation of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Supporting the Audit and Tax Requests (PBC list, schedules, pulling documentation).
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Maintain critical compliance and tax calendar.
Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards and assess their impact on the organization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to become proficient in industry specific accounting software.
• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, Data Cleaning/Analysis).
CPA certification preferred but not required.

Join our team at Locke Solutions and take your accounting career to the next level. If you are a seasoned accountant with a passion for financial excellence, we invite you to apply. At Locke Solutions, we value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Apply now and become a key contributor to our financial success!