Senior Accountant

Job Summary: PPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa America is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to be part of the accounting team supporting accounting across multiple businesses. About the role:

This role will primarily support NQA US, providing broad accounting support in partnership with the Controller. Responsibilities will include daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, process improvements, and special projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 

ABOUT NQA US & KIWA
National Quality Assurance U.S.A., Inc (NQA US) provide accredited certification, training and support services to its clients to help improve process, performance, products and services. NQA US is a subsidiary of Kiwa North America is part of the Kiwa Group. The company was established in 1948 in the Netherlands and provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies and consumers. Kiwa is a fast growing company and employs over 10.000 people in 35 countries. The total Revenue is around 1.3 billion Euro(www.kiwa.com). Since 2021 Kiwa is part of the SHV Group. SHV is a Dutch family-owned multinational company with more than 60,000 employees and a turnover of euro 26 billion (www.shv.nl).

 

Location: Houston, TX 77024
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Reports To: Controller

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Perform account, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Owns month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting.
• Analyze account variances and prepare supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger internal controls.
• Support annual internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations, to support Finance initiatives.
• Provide flexible accounting support based on evolving business needs.

Do you have what it takes?:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

 PREFERRED

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience supporting multiple entities ideally in a multinational setting.
• ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience working in manufacturing, professional services, or shared services environments.
• Experience supporting audits and internal controls.

What can you expect from us in return?:

At Kiwa North America, you will be part of a fast-growing, high-performance global organization where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development are at the core of everything we do. This is a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career growth is actively supported.

You will play a pivotal role within a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), delivering trusted expertise across consulting, testing, inspection, certification, and training services.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, and more.