Senior Accountant

Wilder Systems
  • Austin, TX
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior AccountantJob Type: Full-TimeReports To: Corporate Controller      Location: Austin

    About the Role

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to independently manage the full accounting and payroll function for one to two companies. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role — the ideal candidate can own the books from daily transactions through month-end close and financial reporting, with no need for heavy oversight.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage full-cycle accounting for one to two companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank/credit card reconciliations
    • Process and manage full-cycle payroll, including tax filings, deductions, benefits withholding, and compliance with federal/state regulations
    • Prepare and post journal entries; perform month-end and year-end close
    • Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for management review
    • Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
    • Support external audits and respond to auditor requests
    • Handle basic HR-related administrative tasks (new hire paperwork, benefits administration support, employee records)
    • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax deadlines, and applicable employment law
    • Identify and implement process improvements for accounting and payroll efficiency
    • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
    • 3-5+ years of accounting experience preferred
    • Prior experience as an auditor strongly preferred
    • Hands-on payroll processing experience preferred
    • HR administrative experience a plus
    • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) preferred
    • Strong Excel skills
    • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities independently
    • High level of accuracy, discretion, and integrity handling sensitive financial and employee data
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    What We Offer

    • Retirement Plan with matching
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • STD, LTD, Life Insurance – Company Paid
    Wilder Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, TX

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Accountingunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • Payroll Taxunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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