Senior Accountant General Accounting in Houston, TX

Senior Accountant General Accounting Job Description

Candidates for senior accountant positions should possess solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills. Companies hiring senior accountants generally look for at least three years’ experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. A CPA, CGMA or CMA also is preferred.

Typical senior accountant general accounting duties:

Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances

Preparing financial statements

Supporting month-end and year-end close

Preparing financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations

Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas

Assisting with budget preparation and preparing the monthly budget variance analyses

Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules

Assisting with initial internal control evaluations

Supervising accounting staff

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Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP S/4HANA

Spreadsheets

Accounting Software Systems

Accounting Functions

Tax Accounting

Review

Auditing

Quarterly

Salary for Senior Accountant General Accounting in Houston, TX

78650 - 111100

25th percentile

78650

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

95700

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

111100

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Accounting Manager – General Accounting

90475

112200

129525

Staff Accountant – General Accounting

59125

71500

89100

Entry-Level Staff Accountant – General Accounting

48950

59675

67100

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