Senior Accountant - Search Services

Our client is a major private equity firm based in Houston, and they are growing at an exceptional pace. They seek a Senior Accountant to join their organization and work closely with the Controller and CFO to support the organization's accounting and reporting activities.
 
Responsibilities

• GL accounting, reconciliation, review, and analysis
• Management (internal) reporting
• Budgeting and planning
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and be able to recommend and implement improvements where needed
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting as directed by executive management
• Assist with Investor presentations
• Engage in improving accounting technology functionality
• Assist in research of accounting guidance and implementation of such policies

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (Master’s in Accounting or MBA is a plus)
• Significant exposure to general accounting and financial reporting, including internal controls, is required
• 3-5 years of experience is required
• Strong accounting and GAAP background required
• Big 4 Accounting experience is strongly preferred
• PE industry-related experience is a plus
• CPA is required
• Must demonstrate leadership potential
• Must exhibit a strong work ethic and be willing and able to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines
• Should exhibit strong organizational skills
• Should exhibit strong excel skills (pivot table experience is a plus)