Senior Accountant - Murray Resources

A leading construction company is seeking a Sr. Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure the integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the new leader will enhance financial reporting accuracy by completing key accounting activities, reconciling accounts, and supporting system integrations while streamlining processes and fostering collaboration.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $100,000-$120,000 + Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K - company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Location: Pasadena, TX 77503
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Dedicate significant time to ensuring all month-end and year-end close activities, including but not limited to revenue recognition, depreciation entries, and prepaid expenses, are completed accurately and efficiently. This includes preparing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring all financial data is properly recorded.
• Focus on maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records by reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly. This includes identifying, analyzing, and resolving any discrepancies promptly to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Allocate time to support ongoing ERP integrations and other accounting-related projects. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure these projects are executed smoothly, contributing to the optimization of the company’s financial systems and processes.
• Manage job costing and project accounting functions, including tracking project costs, reviewing cost allocations, and analyzing project profitability.
• Invest time in working closely with other departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information that supports the company’s overall financial operations. This collaboration is essential for ensuring seamless communication and alignment between departments.
• Spend time implementing and facilitating internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements. This includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders during financial reviews and audits.
• Dedicate efforts to identifying areas for improvement within accounting processes and practices. Stay updated on the latest accounting tools and techniques, and actively seek opportunities to implement enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy within the department.
• Perform daily bank matching to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled in ERP, supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Regularly monitor and report metrics.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Experience with bank reconciliations & account reconciliations
• Experience with revenue and deferred revenue principles, guidance and adherence in accounting software
• Experience with full cycle accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Organizational excellence. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and adherence to regulatory standards
• Strong ability to navigate and utilize ERP systems to manage financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and conduct month-end close activities efficiently
• Ability to apply revenue recognition principles in alignment with accounting guidelines and company policies, ensuring accurate financial statements
• Competency in performing detailed account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving them effectively to maintain the integrity of financial records
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and other related applications for financial modeling, data analysis and report generation
• Knowledge in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including best practices for managing transactions, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records
• Competence in managing all aspects of the accounting cycle, from recording financial transactions to closing accounts at the end of each period
• A high level of precision in managing financial data, ensuring that all entries are accurate and that financial statements reflect the true financial position of the company
• Ability to support and contribute to accounting-related projects, including integrations, by managing timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering results on time
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Require limited travel, less than 5% of total time