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Robert Half
Sr. Corporate Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Corporate Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and strengthen accounting operations in Houston, Texas. This role contributes to the month-end close process, maintains balance sheet integrity, and delivers clear financial analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead core month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Maintain the general ledger by analyzing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the accuracy of financial records across corporate accounts.
- Perform detailed bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate unusual items, and follow through on corrective actions as needed.
- Review monthly financial results, identify key variances, and provide concise explanations to management regarding operational and accounting drivers.
- Support intercompany accounting by recording activity, reconciling balances, and assisting with eliminations to promote consistent consolidated reporting.
- Track fixed assets and capital expenditures, including additions, disposals, depreciation activity, and related account analysis.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather financial information, address accounting questions, and support compliance with company policies and industry expectations. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and corporate close processes.
- Hands-on experience with general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems used to manage and analyze large volumes of data.
- Demonstrated analytical ability, strong attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle competing deadlines.
- Experience with intercompany accounting, variance analysis, fixed assets, or capital expenditure accounting is preferred.