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Accounting Manager

nova401
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Nova 401(k) Associates, a certified great place to work, is hiring an Accounting Manager.  Nova 401(k) Associates is a third-party administrator for 401(k) plans headquartered in Houston, Texas.  Nova 401(k) Associates and its sister companies are quickly growing and largely recession-proof. 

Our Accounting Manager will supervise two professionals and will be responsible for ensuring that timely monthly financial reports are prepared for three companies.  The Accounting Manager position is currently our highest accounting position, so we are looking for an individual who can run an accounting department without constant supervision, deal with shareholders and the board, and possibly be promoted to controller in the future.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and document accounting procedures
  • Supervise, train, and mentor accounting team on all accounting functions
  • Monitor and ensure timely payment of invoices by staff
  • Review and perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations (research and correct discrepancies as appropriate)
  • For primary smaller company, maintain books on a cash basis
  • For one smaller company, apply GAAP Principles to develop and maintain appropriate accounting accuracy and controls
  • Collaborate with technology department and management to automate accounting processes where feasible
  • Complete, in a timely manner, month-end and year-end financial statement close including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Work in a shared service model for several related companies
  • Work collaboratively with revenue/invoicing department
  • Work collaboratively with tax and compliance departments
  • Perform other related job duties as assigned
  • Champion company values, policies, and initiatives
  • Coordinate without accountants as necessary
  • Direct additional accounting department responsibilities such as:
    • Property & casualty renewals
    • Worker’s Compensation audit
    • Property tax renditions
    • Processing 1099’s
    • Vendor Management policy and annual vendor reviews

Qualifications:

  • Degree in accounting at undergraduate or graduate level
  • 15 years of accounting experience (multi-entity preferred)
  • CPA preferred
  • Strong understanding of cash and accrual accounting
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Intuit
  • Experience reviewing work of junior staff
  • Supervisory experience (experience supervising remote staff a plus)
  • Experience in developing and maintaining procedures
  • Experience in small to mid-sized professional services firms (such as law firms, accounting firms, etc.) a plus
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with S-corporations a plus
  • Experience with ChargeOver (or other SAAS billing), and Bill.com a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base Salary $120,000-$150,000
  • Salaried, exempt
  • Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with employer match

Work Location/Hours:

  • Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
  • Must be able to work from our Houston, TX office located at 10777 Northwest Freeway Suite 440 Houston, TX 77092
  • Must work from USA and be authorized to work for any US employer
  • We will supply all necessary computer equipment
  • 37.5 hour work week

 

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