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Accountant III

Service Corporation International
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Houston, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accountant III position involves performing a variety of professional-level accounting duties including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing financial reports.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and at least four years of financial reporting experience or equivalent.
  • The role requires familiarity with SEC reporting requirements, consolidation accounting, and a strong understanding of GAAP principles.
  • The position is located in Houston, Texas, and offers a competitive salary of $75,000 per year.
  • Associates in this role will also lead and provide guidance to lower-level accounting staff while assisting with special projects as needed.

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Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

Accountant III

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:
    • Performing and reviewing reconciliations
    • Completing trial balances and journal entries
    • Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
  • Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations
  • Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards
  • Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested
  • Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
  • Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
  • Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
  • Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.
  • May prepare financial statements.
  • May prepare foreign currency translations.
  • Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
  • Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.
  • Assists with special projects as necessary.
  • Leads and provides guidance to lower level accounting staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience:

  • Four (4) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required
  • Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
  • Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
  • Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation
  • Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-TX - Houston



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