Senior Accountant, Houston

Senior Accountant

New Yesterday

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

This role involves preparing financial reports in accordance with GAAP to accurately reflect the financial status of the company. You will maintain a strong understanding of GAAP, SEC regulations, and company policies, ensuring the accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls. Additionally, you will prepare schedules and journal entries and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports that are following GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial status of the company
Maintains a good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
Prepares schedules and journal entries
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
5+ years in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, journal entry, and reporting.
Abilities in accounting, researching, interpreting and applying accounting rules and policies.
Experience with SAP
Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications - NOT required

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Master's in Business Administration or Accounting / Finance
SQL report writing, PowerBI and Access database experience helpful but not required

Additional Skills

Driven - committed to career development through personal improvement.
Problem solver - proactive thinker with practical solutions, very analytical, and orientation to be tightly linked to business strategies and financial priorities.
Professional skills - strong interpersonal skills, builds and nurtures cross functional teams and relationships, respects others, is tactfully assertive, has a bias for action, and follows through to completion.
Process & project management - strong planning and organizational skills
Integrity - strong ethic to comply with legal, regulatory, and company rules and policies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

This is an in-office role where you will join a team committed to creating a cleaner environment for future generations. The company is a leader in the decarbonization of the U.S. economy, aiming for zero carbon emissions by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Join a world-class, innovative team that values energy-related products and services that protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
•Medical, dental & vision
•Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
•401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
•Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
•Short and long-term disability
•Health Spending Account (HSA)
•Transportation benefits
•Employee Assistance Program
•Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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Location:: Houston

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