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Senior Accountant

Grocery Services. Inc.
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Houston, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position requires 5-7 years of experience in Accounting & Finance, preferably with multi-entity or intercompany accounting exposure.
  • The role involves senior-level accounting and reconciliation activities, including managing prepaid, loan, and deferred revenue balances, as well as preparing cash forecasts.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience with revenue recognition, and lease accounting (ASC 842).
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel are essential for success in this role.

This position is responsible for performing senior-level accounting and reconciliation activities across revenue, intercompany, lease, and inventory accounting; managing prepaid, loan, and deferred revenue balances; preparing cash forecasts; performing balance sheet reconciliations; and supporting audit requests and ad hoc financial analysis.

Principal Responsibilities

● Record and reconcile prepaid insurance schedules monthly, ensuring accurate amortization and balance sheet reporting.Β 

● Manage loan accounting, including reconciling balances, interest entries, and related reporting.Β 

● Perform revenue accounting and reconciliation, ensuring revenue is recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.Β 

● Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounting entries and billings, ensuring balances between entities are accurate and resolved in a timely manner.Β 

● Perform GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.Β 

● Prepare cash forecast reporting to support liquidity planning.Β 

● Review and reconcile rent, utilities, and deposit accounts, ensuring accurate recording and timely resolution of variances.Β 

● Maintain lease accounting records in compliance with ASC 842, including lease schedules, amortization, and related disclosures.

 ● Perform inventory accounting, including reconciliations and analysis of inventory balances and variances.

 ● Manage deferred revenue accounting for ADK-related transactions, ensuring accurate recognition in accordance with revenue recognition standards.Β 

● Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and variances are researched and resolved.

 ● Support audit requests, providing documentation and analysis as needed.Β 

● Respond to ad hoc requests from management and other departments.Β 

● Other duties as assigned.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Β 

Reconciliation Accuracy & Timeliness:Β 

● Complete all assigned balance sheet reconciliations (including GRIR, intercompany, and prepaid schedules) accurately and by the monthly close deadline.

Revenue & Deferred Revenue Integrity:Β 

● Ensure revenue and ADK deferred revenue transactions are recorded in compliance with revenue recognition standards with minimal post-close adjustments.Β 

Audit & Business Support Responsiveness:

 ● Provide timely, accurate documentation for audit requests and respond to ad hoc requests within 2 business days.


Experience Required

 ● 5-7 years in Accounting & Finance, preferably with exposure to multi-entity or intercompany accounting

● Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)Β 

● Experience with revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and lease accounting (ASC 842)

 ● Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

 ● Experience performing account reconciliations, including intercompany and GRIR reconciliations

 ● Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft ExcelΒ 

● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

 ● Strong attention to detail and accuracyΒ 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

 ● CPA certification is a plus

 ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Skills

 ● Solid understanding of GAAPΒ 

● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

 ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 ● Excellent organizational, planning and priority setting skillsΒ 

● Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player

 ● Detail-orientedΒ 

● High level of confidentiality

 ● Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner

 ● Functions well in a fast-paced work environment


Core Competencies

● Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

 ● Attention to Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

 ● Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

● Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 ● Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

 ● Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

 ● Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.




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