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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Houston, TX
    3 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Job Title: Senior Accountant



    Company Overview: We have partnered with a leading publicly traded financial services company dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative financial solutions. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment encourages growth and development, fostering a culture that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.



    Salary: Starting $80,000 w/ bonus



    Senior Accountant Summary: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports in compliance with GAAP. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of our financial processes and providing timely, accurate data for decision-making.



    Senior Accountant Responsibilities:



    • Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.

    • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform variance analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.

    • Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

    • Collaborate with external auditors during audits, providing requested documentation and ensuring timely resolution of audit issues.

    • Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

    • Maintain and ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.

    • Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting operations and reporting efficiency.

    • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, escalating issues as necessary.

    • Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations that may impact the organization.



    Senior Accountant Qualifications:



    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

    • CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

    • 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably with a publicly traded company or in public accounting.

    • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

    • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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    Skills

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    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
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    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
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