Financial Services Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Financial Services Accountant to join our team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves managing complex accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and supporting advanced technical accounting research. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining internal controls, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with various departments to address accounting challenges.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate effectively within an outsourced accounting environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Apply extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) to manage complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed monthly enterprise reporting, including board presentations and senior leadership updates.
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly public bond disclosures, ensuring compliance with disclosure agreements and facilitating reviews by legal and treasury teams.
• Develop and finalize enterprise audited financial statements along with supporting schedules.
• Review over two dozen audited financial statements to ensure accuracy and alignment with recent accounting pronouncements.
• Conduct advanced accounting research to support mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence activities.
• Resolve intricate internal control issues by recommending improvements to business processes and collaborating with various departments.
• Communicate critical financial information to senior leadership, including the Chief Accounting Officer and external reporting teams.
• Support the accounting department by preparing financial reporting schedules for public bond offerings and handling complex accounting transactions.
• Proven expertise in month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Proficient in general ledger management and journal entry creation.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation and bank reconciliations.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply technical guidance effectively.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements, including disclosures.
• Ability to conduct advanced accounting research and support due diligence efforts.
• Strong skills in resolving internal control issues and recommending process improvements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.