Senior Accountant

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Hunton Group is seeking a results-driven Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role plays a key part in overseeing financial operations ensuring regulatory compliance and providing financial guidance and support across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills attention to detail and a collaborative mindset to help drive accuracy efficiency and informed decision-making.

Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of Top Places to Work!

Responsibilities:

Assist with the month-end close process including calculating accruals preparing recurring and adjusting journal entries and correcting entries as needed.
Analyze the general ledger to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with financial reporting standards.
Research and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders three-way matching costs applied to service calls and percentage-of-completion compared to job forecasts.
Collaborate with the Accounting team to maintain effective internal controls that safeguard company assets mitigate financial risk and ensure compliance with GAAP.
Prepare and file sales tax reports for all company entities in a timely and accurate manner.
Reconcile bank statements and investigate variances.
Support audits by collecting organizing and providing required documentation to the Controller.
Prepare maintain and organize documentation related to sales tax audits.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours as business needs require.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

Ability to effectively multi-task prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in accounting software and financial tools with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Working knowledge and experience with sales and use tax requirements particularly within a contractor or construction environment.
Experience analyzing and interpreting financial statements to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify solutions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including importing data applying formulas and formatting reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors managers and team members.
Experience with Great Plains and Epicor/Prophet 21 is preferred.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
10 years of accounting experience

Required Experience:

Senior IC

The Hunton Group is seeking a results-driven Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role plays a key part in overseeing financial operations ensuring regulatory compliance and providing financial guidance and support across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ...

Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of Top Places to Work!

Responsibilities:

Assist with the month-end close process including calculating accruals preparing recurring and adjusting journal entries and correcting entries as needed.
Analyze the general ledger to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with financial reporting standards.
Research and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders three-way matching costs applied to service calls and percentage-of-completion compared to job forecasts.
Collaborate with the Accounting team to maintain effective internal controls that safeguard company assets mitigate financial risk and ensure compliance with GAAP.
Prepare and file sales tax reports for all company entities in a timely and accurate manner.
Reconcile bank statements and investigate variances.
Support audits by collecting organizing and providing required documentation to the Controller.
Prepare maintain and organize documentation related to sales tax audits.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours as business needs require.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

Ability to effectively multi-task prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in accounting software and financial tools with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Working knowledge and experience with sales and use tax requirements particularly within a contractor or construction environment.
Experience analyzing and interpreting financial statements to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify solutions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including importing data applying formulas and formatting reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors managers and team members.
Experience with Great Plains and Epicor/Prophet 21 is preferred.

Education and/or Experience Required: