Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a key player in the organization's financial operations. This position ensures the integrity of the organization's monthly close, provides technical accounting expertise, and supports the scale of the organization's expanding footprint. In addition, the Senior Accountant prepares and analyzes financial statements and provides audit support. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Austin Texas Corporate Office-TX-CO

With more than 1,000 market center offices and 162,000 agents, Keller Williams is the worlds largest real estate franchise by agent count. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and training-based culture, and has consistently won awards as Best Companies to Work for in Texas, Top Work-Life Balance Company, Americas Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women, and Americas Most Innovative Companies. If you want to be a part of an award-winning team that fosters innovation, focuses on people and service, and where you can make a difference, then Keller Williams is the place for you.

Keller Williams Recognition in 2024:

• Glassdoor "Best Places to Work 2024"
• 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
• Entrepreneur "2024 Franchise 500 Hall of Fame"
• Franchise Business Review "2024 Top Franchise for Women"
• Realtor Mag "2024 NAR 30 under 30"
• Franchise Business Review "Culture 100"

Monthly Close Management

Lead significant portions of the month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and within deadlines

Financial Reporting

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Audit Support

Act as a point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations for both routine and complex transactions

Process Optimization

Identify and implement efficiencies within the accounting cycle to reduce "days to close" and improve data accuracy

Technical Accounting

Research and apply accounting standards while staying up to date on any Accounting Standards Updates issues by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

Finance Team Synergy

Partner closely with the Assistant Controller and the broader Finance team on special projects and process enhancements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or are CPA-eligible and actively pursuing CPA license
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, listening, and presentation communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivots, and modeling
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Ability to commute to the centrally located Austin, Texas headquarters office four days per week

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• High proficiency in Oracle or associate Oracle products, to include NetSuite and Fusion

Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and project planning skills
• Strong data analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively communicate technical accounting information to non-technical audiences
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong solution and service-oriented skills, with an emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, follow-through, and responsiveness
• Strong relationship building skills, with a proactive and service-oriented approach to working with team members

Abilities

• Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement and effective problem-solving, with the ability to address complex issues and provide specialized solutions
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to react quickly to shifting priorities and remain productive through organizational change
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, accountability, and work ethic
• Ability to provide strong customer service through all communication mediums

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting
• Keyboarding
• Viewing computer monitor

Work is performed in a business office environment. Ability to work extended hours, as required, in support of the companys business needs.

Benefits

• Medical (including FSA and HSA options)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Company Match
• Keller Williams Incentive Plan (KWIP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• On-Demand Mental Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays