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Sr. Accountant, Family Office

The Friedkin Group
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

Living Our Values

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values.

We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

  • Career Growth : Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
  • Culture of Excellence : Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
  • Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards.

Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life

The Senior Accountant, under the leadership of the Director, will support the operations of the family businesses through full cycle accounting, including, but not limited to, journal entries, reporting and data analysis, and monthly closing of books.

The Senior Accountant will assist with maintaining books and records to adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry practices.

As a Senior Accountant, FO you will :

  • Maintain and adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry practices.
  • Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
  • Ensure that all financial data is recorded accurately and timely within management expectations, company policy and accounting standards.
  • Exhibit a high level of customer service behaviors with both internal and external customers.
  • Become recognized as a team player by providing support in and out of the department as necessary.
  • Exhibit initiative in seeking ways to improve departmental processes and procedures in terms of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for crucial accounting processes are maintained and updated periodically.
  • Responsible for accounting for certain family entities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
  • Assist with executing the monthly close of the general ledger for the owners and related entities in the accounting system including adhere to the close schedule.
  • Prepare journal entries, including recurring entries, for month-end close, including making materiality decisions on close entries.
  • Analyze, generate, and process intercompany entries needed to adjust or reallocate expenses between business units. Prepare, review, and / or post intercompany billing timely.
  • Maintain well-documented work papers and source documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. As part of the reconciliation process, review the reasonableness of balance sheet and income statement accounts in order to determine that all necessary entries have been recorded accurately.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely fashion and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
  • Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations.
  • Assist with creating complex financial statement schedules using advanced technical knowledge.
  • Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure that it is recorded accurately.
  • Assist and support Business Units ("BU") and field with purchase card matters and maintain supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate as appropriate with BUs, Project Managers, and other departments to resolve purchase card matters in a timely manner.
  • Assist in reviewing and / or preparing ancillary audit schedules, audit footnotes, tax schedules, and tax forms.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for the general ledger and financial control processes. Demonstrate an understanding of the chart of accounts, complex company hierarchy, and financial statement structure.
  • Research and apply accounting policy to complex issues, communicating appropriately to senior management.
  • Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other customer / vendor issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate and communicate actions between the Friedkin-affiliated companies.
  • Maintain checklist and other logs to ensure completeness of financials.
  • Support and act as a backup to other team functions in areas such as accounts payable, general ledger accounting, purchase cards, intercompany, etc.

Other critical reporting, special projects, and ad hoc duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

  • Bachelor's Degree Accounting from a four-year College or University required.
  • 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Public accounting experience is a plus.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus.
  • Family Office accounting experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Must have strong communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Expertise in Excel and Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Spreadsheet Server, Power BI, and Concur is preferred.
  • Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active or working towards certification. Preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices.

The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements

10% Occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business.

Join Us

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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