Senior Accountant

Thompson Safety

Senior Accountant responsible for month-end close activities and compliance with GAAP. Analyzing financial reports and collaborating across teams for process improvements.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance with GAAP standards, and proficiency in accounting software. Capable of leading audit processes, performing detailed reconciliations, and implementing process improvements to enhance accounting operations.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting Or Finance5+ Years Of Progressive Professional Accounting ExperienceProficiency With Accounting Software (Sage, Dynamics, Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)Strong Analytical And Problem-Solving SkillsExperience With Month, Quarter, And Year-End Close Activities

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationGAAP ComplianceDetailed ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationFinancial Reporting Tools DevelopmentProcess Improvement ImplementationData AnalysisForecast Variance InvestigationAudit Cycle ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetInitiative And PrioritizationOrganizational And Time Management SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Responsibilities

Tools & Technologies

SageDynamicsGreat PlainsNetSuiteSAPOracleAdvanced Excel Skills

Industry Keywords

Corporate Accounting ProcessesProcure-To-PayOrder-To-CashAudit CyclesFinancial Data Interpretation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to ensure compliance with GAAP reporting standards.
Perform detailed reconciliations of income statement and balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve variances against forecasts or historical trends.
Complete monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and review.
Support interim and year-end reporting.
Lead and complete on-time and on-budget the Company’s annual audit (with Controller).
Maintain internal controls, process documentation, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operations.
Develop and maintain financial reporting tools for key metrics, analyze business drivers, and provide actionable insights to management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during acquisitions to support integration of financial operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional accounting experience required.
Strong understanding of corporate accounting processes, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and audit cycles.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Dynamics, Great Plains, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Demonstrated experience with month, quarter, and year-end close activities as well as preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful recommendations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused mindset with a track record of supporting and collaborating across departments.
Willing and able to make recommendations for process creation and/or process improvement.
Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills.

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