Senior Accountant
| Req Number: | DQ3WF5 |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Posted: | 5/29/2026 |
| Category: | Industrial : Diversified Manufacturing |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Senior Accountant.
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Company Overview:
• This company is a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed organization currently in a significant growth and transformation phase, with expectations to reach approximately $3B in revenue in the near term and a long-term trajectory toward $10B
• The company is investing heavily in infrastructure, systems, and talent to support continued expansion, operational scalability, and improved financial processes
• It is currently undergoing an enterprise-wide ERP implementation, creating a strong need for leadership to modernize accounting processes and enhance efficiency across the organization
• The environment is fast-paced, build-oriented, and highly visible, offering strong career growth potential for individuals who can drive change and operate as strategic partners to executive leadership
Role Summary:
• Title: Senior Accountant
• Reports to: Corporate Accounting Leadership
• Location: Houston, TX (Galleria area)
• Work Arrangement: Fully in-office Potential for 1 day work from home
• Primary Focus: Support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and analytical review activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals for U.S. and Canadian operations
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Prepare and reconcile corporate credit card activity and related journal entries
• Reconcile intercompany accounts, including domestic and cross-border transactions
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and account reviews to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies
• Evaluate financial results and underlying transactions using sound accounting judgment and analytical thinking
• Proactively communicate accounting issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities to management
• Allocate consolidated vendor invoices to appropriate departments and cost centers
• Support annual external audit activities and provide required documentation
• Assist with month-end close processes and ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP
• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiency within the accounting function
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Public company accounting experience strongly preferred
• Candidates with 2+ years of public accounting experience will also be considered
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with experience analyzing large volumes of data
• Experience working within tight deadlines and structured reporting environments
• Strong analytical and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify issues and provide solutions
• Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to gain deeper understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with multi-currency accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions is a plus
• ERP experience preferred; Sage MAS 500 experience is a plus
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ownership mentality
Compensation & Benefits:
• Target Base Compensation: $85k–$100k
• Annual 10% target Bonus Opportunity
• Full-time, in-office work environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization
• Interview process moving quickly for qualified candidates
Selling Points
• Opportunity to join a highly visible accounting team supporting U.S. and Canadian operations
• Exposure to complex accounting areas including multi-currency accounting, consolidations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Ideal environment for accountants who enjoy analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Fast-paced setting that values accountability, ownership, and professional growth
• Strong opportunity to develop technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Collaborative team environment with direct exposure to accounting leadership
• Excellent fit for candidates coming from public accounting or public company environments seeking broader operational accounting experience
• Convenient Galleria-area location with an engaged, in-office culture
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
